Cartier Santos Dumont W2020033

Cartier Santos-Dumont Skeleton XL

This Cartier Santos Dumont is offered in the UK by a private seller. A modern interpretation of a Cartier icon crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a skeletonised movement. Presented with a display box outer box, warranty certificate, certificate of origin, booklet, folder, dust cloth, and loupe. The vendor confirms the watch to be in good working order. First seen in 1904, the Cartier Santos Dumont is considered to be the world’s first pilot’s watch, predating the Breitling Navitimer and the Rolex GMT-Master by almost a half a century. Designed over 100 years ago, the Santos carries a desirable and unshakable luxurious appeal to this day. This unusual white gold model elevates the Santos' appeal by delivering a contemporary feel to this classically-styled watch. It features all of the signature design traits collectors have come to expect from the Santos, but introduces a highly technical skeletonised design. The most remarkable feature of this movement architecture is the way in which Cartier’s familiar Roman numerals appear; rather than being printed, they form the structural basis for the movement. The sapphire crystal front and back ensures an unimpeded view of the 9611 MC calibre. This manually wound movement is equipped with a 72-hour power reserve. Paired with the watch is a black alligator strap, matched with a deployment buckle.