105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 123
CartierSantos 100
A large, elegant bi-color wristwatch
estimated
4.200—5.500 €
Price realized
-
specific features
Case
Steel/18 K gold, screwed on back, winding crown with bevelled sapphire, Cartier steel/18 K gold deployant clasp.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.582996CE
Ref.2656
Cal.049/ETA 2892-A2
Diam.38 x 51 mm
Circa2004
Ctry.Switzerland
Louis Cartier created the "Santos" model in 1904 for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, the famous aviator; Santos wanted a timepiece he could wear on his wrist when in the air, so he did not have to use his pocket watch.
Cartier celebrated their 100 year anniversary with the introduction of the "Santos 100", a new, larger version of the classic model. This piece is made of stainless steel and 18 K gold. The dial features luminous sword hands, Roman hours and the secret Cartier signature at 7 o’clock.