Cartier Santos-Dumont | Steel | Quartz | 27.5mm

The Purity of the Original 1904 Design

The Santos-Dumont is the most eloquent expression of Cartier’s pioneering spirit: a direct homage to the watch created for Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904. In this refined 27.5 mm form, the design is distilled to its essentials—slimmer, lighter, and undeniably elegant—capturing the poise of an era when innovation and sophistication walked hand in hand.

The Specifications of a True Classic

• Reference Number: CRWSSA0023
• The Slimmer Case Profile: 27.5 mm stainless steel case, composed with graceful restraint
• The Beaded Crown with Cabochon: Cartier’s signature blue cabochon crown
• The Alligator Leather Strap: Dark blue alligator leather strap for a refined, dress-ready finish
• The Sunray Satin-Finished Dial: Silver dial with a clean, luminous presence
• The High-Autonomy Quartz or Manual-Wind Calibre: Quartz movement for precise, effortless reliability
• Dial Details: Black Roman numeral hour markers and railway minute track
• Hands: Blued steel hands for a classic Cartier signature

The Curator's Insight:
The Santos-Dumont does not merely preserve the original design—it preserves its spirit. Its elegance and simplicity evoke the Belle Époque, that extraordinary moment when technical progress was still dressed with exquisite manners.

A Timeless Homage to a Great Friendship

For the purist, the Santos-Dumont is the most faithful path into one of horology’s great stories. It is a watch that honors both the dashing aviator who inspired it and the maison that transformed a practical request into an enduring icon of style.

This Watch is Ideal For...

• The enthusiast of vintage-inspired design
• The individual seeking a classic and elegant dress watch with a powerful story
• The collector who appreciates the purest expression of the Santos legacy