Live Auction 1891Important Pocket Watches And Wristwatches
CARTIER. AN OVERSIZED 18K GOLD SQUARE AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS
Lot 191

CARTIER. AN OVERSIZED 18K GOLD SQUARE AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS

SIGNED CARTIER, "SANTOS 100", CASE NO. 282481CE, REF. 2857, MANUFACTURED IN 2004

Closed17 October 2007

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USD 8,750

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CARTIER. AN OVERSIZED 18K GOLD SQUARE AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CENTER SECONDS
Signed Cartier, "Santos 100", Case No. 282481CE, Ref. 2857, manufactured in 2004
With nickel-finished lever movement, silvered matte dial with Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 7 o'clock, large brushed square water-resistant-type case with polished screw-set bezel, the back secured by eight screws, sapphire-set crown, case, dial and movement signed, with an 18k gold Cartier Santos double deployant buckle
40mm width

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Accompanied by Cartier cardboard slipcase, red leather-covered box, certificate and instructions.

Cartier created the "Santos 100" to commemorate the 100th anniversary in 2004 of the friendship between Cartier's founder, Louis Cartier, and a prominent aviator from Brazil, Alberto Santos Dumont, that resulted in the creation of Cartier's famed first wristwatch.