1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell time while flying. The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers.
Specifications
Case
Shape
Square
Glass
Sapphire Crystal
Case Material
Steel
Diameter
39.8 mm
Water Resistance
up to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/330 feet)
Thickness
9.38 mm
Dial
Colour
graduated green dial
Hands
polished steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material
Power Reserve
40 Hours
Movement and Functions
Movement
Automatic winding
Caliber
1847 MC
Movement Description
Self-winding mechanical movement
Functions
Hours, Calendar aperture, Minutes, Central second
Strap
Material
Steel bracelet
Buckle
SmartLink adjustment system
Extra Strap
green alligator skin with interchangeable steel folding buckle
