Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Cartier
Santos Yellow gold wristwatch Circa 1975 | 卡地亞 | 「Santos」黃金腕錶，約1975年製
Auction Closed
November 10, 02:59 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Cartier
Santos
Yellow gold wristwatch
Circa 1975
Dial: white
Calibre: manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 780'870'376
Dimensions: 34 x 23 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
In 1904 Louis Cartier created the first watch specifically designed to be worn on the wrist for the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. “The Santos de Cartier” was born. A well-balanced blend of minimalistic taste, proportions and an eye for detail. The Santos proved to be so successful that it is still in production to this day and remains characteristic for its employment of small pins and screws to secure the bezel. The present example is in a highly attractive vintage condition.