Designed in 1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont: to be able to tell the time while flying. He revolutionised watchmaking by creating the first modern watch intended to be worn on the wrist.
Designed in 1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont: to be able to tell the time while flying. He revolutionised watchmaking by creating the first modern watch intended to be worn on the wrist.
With each decade, Santos de Cartier has taken on new forms, reinvented to reflect the times. One thing remains the same with each iteration: it’s always designed for those that aim higher.