SANTOS DE CARTIER Serial Number:4072253576GY Floating like a balloon and

Floating like a balloon and as blue as the cabochon safely nestled in its side

At once a watch and jewel

mechanical movement with automatic winding

The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers

Considerable mastery was required to create fluid lines and a harmonious ensemble

SANTOS DE CARTIER Serial Number:4072253576GY Floating like a balloon and1904. Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell the time while flying. The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers. The rounded angles of the dial, seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations.