Cartier Santos Dumont 96054

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With the aviation industry growing at unprecedented rates, one pioneering Brazilian aviator saw the need for a particular kind of tool - a pilot’s watch. So, this aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont, went to Louis Cartier in 1904 and asked him to design a watch fit for flight. This watch became the Cartier Santos Dumont, the very first tool watch. Evolving through time as an extensive array of wonderful models, the Santos Dumont has become one of watchmaking’s most iconic designs, and is famed for creating the humble wristwatch as we know it. Offered here as a Santos Dumont variant from the 1980s, the ref. 96054 that we have is known as the "Extra Plate", which means "extra flat" in French, due to its 4.4mm tall case, a result of its ultra-thin manual-wind Frederic Piguet cal. 21 movement. Brand : Cartier Dimensions : 27mm x 36mm x 4.4mm Model : Santos Dumont Movement : Manual-wind Frederic Piguet cal. 21 Reference : 96054 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 1980s Condition : Excellent Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : White THE DIAL With Cartier's signature combination of a white dial with black roman numerals and blued steel hands, the Santos Dumont speaks to the refined design that has enabled the French jeweler to become such an icon within the world of design. THE CONSTRUCTION Featuring its iconic square shape, screw-studded bezel, and angular cabochon-capped crown, the Santos Dumont's construction is among the most distinctive in the industry, and in this "Extra plate" configuration that stands only 4.4mm tall, the ref. 96054 is a true delight on the wrist. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.