Cartier Santos-Dumont | 18k Yellow Gold | 30mm | Quartz | WH100451

The Purity of the Original 1904 Design

Cartier’s Santos-Dumont remains the most faithful ode to the watch that began it all: a slender, elegant instrument born for a gentleman aviator. It distills the original 1904 concept into a refined, dress-forward profile—quietly confident, impeccably balanced, and eternally urbane.

The Architecture of Refined Simplicity

• Reference Number: WH100451
• The Slimmer Case Profile: A gracefully thin, square silhouette that slips effortlessly under a cuff while preserving the Santos’s iconic geometry.
• The Beaded Crown with Cabochon: A tactile, pearl-like crown set with a sapphire cabochon—a Cartier signature of discreet luxury.
• The Alligator Leather Strap: Fine-grained alligator leather, chosen for suppleness and tone, underscoring the model’s sartorial elegance.
• The Sunray Satin-Finished Dial: Silver-toned with crisp Roman numerals, creating a luminous canvas of clarity and poise.
• The High-Autonomy Quartz Calibre: Reliable, maintenance-light performance that keeps the focus on purity of form and daily refinement.

The Curator’s Insight

More than a design, the Santos-Dumont captures the Belle Époque spirit—an age of invention and grace. Its restraint and elegance reflect Alberto Santos-Dumont himself: a pioneer who married innovation with impeccable style.

The Purest Form of an Icon

For the purist, this is the Santos at its most elemental—faithful, refined, and deeply resonant with the watch’s origin story of friendship and ingenuity. It is a timeless companion that honors the birth of the wristwatch while speaking fluently in the understated language of true elegance.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The enthusiast of vintage-inspired design seeking an authentic lineage.
• The individual desiring a classically elegant dress watch with a powerful story.
• The collector who values the purest expression of the Santos legacy.