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Alberto Santos Dumont was a famed aviator from Brazil who found his clumsy pocket watch too inconvenient for use when flying. Santos Dumont asked for the help of a friend by the name of Louis Cartier. Mr. Cartier went to work designing a watch for Alberto's wrist and boom, the Santos Dumont was born. Customers loved the design and demanded a similar wristwatch. So in 1911, the Cartier Santos-Dumont was officially named and offered as the first mass-produced wristwatch.

Brand: Cartier

Model: Santos Dumont

Case: 22.5mm wide (excluding crown), 31.5mm tall, 4.3mm thick, solid 18k yellow gold, blue cabochon crown, flat plexiglass, serial 9603xxxxx

Movement: F.Piguet 21, manual winding, recently serviced

Bracelet/ Strap: Burgundy calfskin leather w/ 18k gold buckle, 16mm lug width

Features: White Roman numeral dial, 18k solid yellow gold case, blued steel handset, blue cabochon crown, brushed facets, high grade movement, circa the 1990s

Box & Papers: Yes, inner/ outer box, warranty card, booklet.

Condition: In overall excellent original condition. The dial is good with no noticeable defects when observing on the wrist. There are some very small hairline marks around 1 o’clock. The case is good never having been polished still retaining its original brushed/ polished finish. The movement runs perfectly well winding smoothly and running accurately when timed on the machine.

Backed by our two year repair warranty.