Cartier Santos Dumont Black Lacquered ref. WSSA0046 Box and Paper Set lug-width-in-mm-16-14 OCC & Swiss only markings

OCC & Swiss only markings

This beautiful example remains in wonderful condition and benefits from having a long bracelet

- Addition brown leather strap

dating to 1998

Cartier Santos Dumont Black Lacquered ref. WSSA0046 Box and Paper Set lug-width-in-mm-16-14 OCC & Swiss only markingsThe Cartier Santos holds a truly special place in watchmaking history. At the beginning of the 20th century, pioneering aviator Alberto Santos Dumont complained to his close friend Louis Cartier that pocket watches were impractical to use while flying. In response, Louis Cartier designed a watch that could comfortably be worn on the wrist creating what is widely considered one of the worlds very first purpose built wristwatches for men. Equally