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Lot 2039 CARTIER SANTOS 100 ANNIVERSARY 1904-2004
CARTIER. A STAINLESS STEEL AND 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND GUARANTEE
SIGNED CARTIER, SANTOS 100 ANNIVERSARY 1904-2004 MODEL, REF. 2656, CIRCA 2004
Fermé6 November 2022
Prix réalisé
CHF 8,820
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Note du spécialiste
This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.
The century of the watch was celebrated with a special Anniversary 1904-2004 Edition.
Amongst the most well-known and appreciated timepieces of Cartier, the Santos was developed following a request from the Brazilian pilot Alberto Santos-Dumont to Louis Cartier. An aviation pioneer, Mr. Dumont was experiencing difficulties in reading time with his pocket watch while operating controls during flights, leading Cartier to provide him with a prototype wristwatch in the early 1900, later known as the Santos. The first timepiece with integrated lugs, the wristwatch was considered the first modern wristwatch for men and was crafted with a cabochon sapphire crown, which became throughout the years a distinctive feature of Cartier timepieces.
The century of the watch was celebrated with a special Anniversary 1904-2004 Edition.
Amongst the most well-known and appreciated timepieces of Cartier, the Santos was developed following a request from the Brazilian pilot Alberto Santos-Dumont to Louis Cartier. An aviation pioneer, Mr. Dumont was experiencing difficulties in reading time with his pocket watch while operating controls during flights, leading Cartier to provide him with a prototype wristwatch in the early 1900, later known as the Santos. The first timepiece with integrated lugs, the wristwatch was considered the first modern wristwatch for men and was crafted with a cabochon sapphire crown, which became throughout the years a distinctive feature of Cartier timepieces.