Cartier Santos Dumont Black Lacquered ref. WSSA0046 Box and Paper Set fortis The case on this example

The case on this example is in excellent condition

We absolutely adore the case shape of this complication packed 18k yellow gold watch

a rotating 24-hour bezel for tracking a second time zone

- Case no 17xxx

Cartier Santos Dumont Black Lacquered ref. WSSA0046 Box and Paper Set fortis The case on this exampleThe Cartier Santos holds a truly special place in watchmaking history. At the beginning of the 20th century, pioneering aviator Alberto Santos Dumont complained to his close friend Louis Cartier that pocket watches were impractical to use while flying. In response, Louis Cartier designed a watch that could comfortably be worn on the wrist creating what is widely considered one of the worlds very first purpose built wristwatches for men. Equally