Cartier Santos de Cartier

Behind the watch model Santos de Cartier is an exciting story. But this is not the only thing that impresses about this wristwatch. Behind a beautiful stainless steel case is the precise caliber 1847 MC. The multi-edge winding crown is set with a faceted synthetic spinel. The time is read on a silver-colored opalin dial. At the same time, the hands made of blued steel always show the exact time. The watch is protected by high-quality sapphire crystal, which is almost resistant to scratches and also gives the watch quite a bit of visual shine. The watch is available with both a stainless steel bracelet and a calfskin strap. The Santos de Cartier model has a case width of 35.1 mm and a height of 8.83 mm. The watch also withstands water without any problems. In fact, the whole thing can withstand a pressure of up to 10 bar.

Cartier - Luxury group with a long history

The French company Cartier belongs to a renowned jewelry and watch company. Already in 1847, the foundation stone for the luxury goods group was set after Louis-Francois Cartier took over the jewelry atelier in Paris. Marked by a successful history, Cartier grew rapidly and expanded the production of custom-made watches. Due to changes in other company structures, a Cartier subsidiary was opened in London in addition to the main branch in 1904. Leaps to Russia and America followed, making Cartier increasingly famous internationally.

The origins of the wristwatch

The desire to be able to read the time comfortably from the wrist was expressed by the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, who went down in history as an inventor and perfectionist of flying machines. His friend Louis Cartier, implemented the vision of the watch on the wrist and thus invented the mother of all wristwatches. From then on, it was possible to read the time comfortably from the wrist without having to dig the pocket watch out of the trouser pocket.