The 1911 Cartier Santos-Dumont was the birth of one of Cartier’s most iconic watch designs in history. Since 1911, Cartier has made dozens of Santos models— automatics, manually wound pieces, quartz watches, complicated references, and more.  

This particular example is one of Cartier’s earliest and rarest! This incredible piece of Cartier history dates to the 1930s, measuring a modest 23mm in platinum. A diamond set bezel, guilloché dial, and blued ‘Breguet’ handset remain in incredible condition considering their age. This piece is outfitted with a hand-cranking movement within, which adds a bit of romance to the design.