First designed in 1904 the Cartier Santos became one of the world’s first pilot wrist watches. For a pilot the difficulty of checking a pocket watch became apparent when controlling an aircraft, so Louis Cartier created the Santos for his aviator friend, Alberto Santos-Dumont. 1978 saw the introduction of the more affordable steel/gold models with the captivating, miniature screw detailing, fast becoming the must have watch of the time. This stainless-steel model has the classic square, cream dial, with prominent blue roman Numeral hour markers and matching blue sword hands. The date is displayed at the 6 o’clock position, as not to interfere with the well-thought-out design of this practical, timeless classic. The smooth bezel, with the iconic exposed screw heads surrounds and seamlessly connects you to the robust, single linked bracelet. Image shown is actual timepiece.
First designed in 1904 the Cartier Santos became one of the world’s first pilot wrist watches. For a pilot the difficulty of checking a pocket watch became apparent when controlling an aircraft, so Louis Cartier created the Santos for his aviator friend, Alberto Santos-Dumont. 1978 saw the introduction of the more affordable steel/gold models with the captivating, miniature screw detailing, fast becoming the must have watch of the time. This 24mm steel model 2423 has the classic square, cream dial, with subtle silver Roman Numeral hour markers, as well as small, black Arabic Numeral five minute markers and blue sword hands. The date is displayed in between the 4 o’clock - 5 o’clock position, as not to interfere with the well-thought-out design of this practical, timeless classic. The smooth bezel, with the iconic exposed screw heads surrounds and seamlessly connects you to the robust, singled linked bracelet. Image shown is actual timepiece.
An iconic ladies steel Cartier watch, inspired in shape by wartime tanks. The watch features blue sword style hands on a white dial with black roman numerals. The elegant square face is surrounded by an octagonal case attached to a chain-link bracelet
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The Cartier Tank Francaise, retains its elegance since the design inception in the early 20th century. Using a case design that incorporates the lugs into its shape. Featuring design elements of blued styled hands, Roman numerals, square dial encased in an octagonal steel case. This ladies style has modern feel to a master time piece, incorporating an alternating steel and yellow gold chain-link bracelet in a subtle design
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This stunning ladies Cartier timepiece is set on a white dial with a combination of Arabic numerals and Roman numerals for accurate time reading. The date is displayed in between 20 and 25 minute slot. The stainless steel polished bezel incorporates the 8 iconic stainless steel Cartier screws setting of the flow and elegance of the brushed stainless steel bracelet with two screws per link. The watch features automatic movement. Actual watch pictured
The Classic Santos design inspired by the need for pilots to wear a time piece on the wrist. A modern impression with the square white dial. Roman numerals, blue styled hour and second hands and the date display at the 6 hour produce a design of perfect symmetry. The brushed steel case and bracelet feature the flush Cartier screws.
First designed in 1904 the Cartier Santos became one of the world’s first pilot wrist watches. For a pilot the difficulty of checking a pocket watch became apparent when controlling an aircraft, so Louis Cartier created the Santos for his aviator friend, Alberto Santos-Dumont. 1978 saw the introduction of the more affordable steel/gold models with the captivating, miniature screw detailing, fast becoming the must have watch of the time. This stainless-steel 29mm model 1564 has the classic square, cream dial, with prominent black roman Numeral hour markers and matching blue sword hands. The date is displayed at the 6 o’clock position, as not to interfere with the well-thought-out design of this practical, timeless classic. The smooth bezel, with the iconic exposed screw heads surrounds and seamlessly connects you to the robust, single linked bracelet. Image shown is actual timepiece.
On this automatic Carlos Santos model, an elegant white dial sits on a stainless steel bracelet, incorporating the unique square face within a rectangular case. The silver tone roman numerals and hands set onto a white face adds a touch of class. In addition, the date set between the 20 and 25 minute as well as Arabic numerals set around the dial edge makes for clear reading of time and date
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