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Cartier. An 18k White Gold and Diamond-Set Automatic Wristwatch
Lot 31

Cartier. An 18k White Gold and Diamond-Set Automatic Wristwatch

SIGNED CARTIER, SANTOS 100 MODEL, ANNIVERSARY 1904-2004 EDITION, REF. 2744, NO. 86624CE, CIRCA 2004

Closed9 December 2014

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Cartier. An 18k White Gold and Diamond-Set Automatic Wristwatch
Signed Cartier, Santos 100 Model, Anniversary 1904-2004 Edition, Ref. 2744, No. 86624CE, Circa 2004
Automatic jewelled lever movement, silvered matte dial, black Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at VII, black hands, center seconds, square- shaped case, diamond-set bezel with eight screws, diamond-set lugs, diamond-set crown guard, diamond-set crown, back secured by 8 screws, 18k white gold double deployant clasp, case, dial, and movement signed
38mm width

Specialist note

Louis Cartier created the Santos watch in 1904, sealing his friendship with the aviator Alberto Santos Dumont. The famous aviator's wish was granted: he could check the time while flying. The dial's rounded angles and exposed screws made this an iconic timepiece. Cartier marked the centenary of the watch with the introduction of a steel version.