Cartier Santos Dumont 2 ors - large model - 1970s

Rare, very rare, and even more beautiful.

Description

If today we are used to the designs of the Santos Dumont, we must still remember the small revolution that came with the release of the first men's wristwatch at the beginning of the 20th century. A watch on the wrist! And a square one too! A watch with sharp edges, with visible nails to hold and secure the glass ! This revolution was such a success that the Santos Dumont is still in Cartier's catalog 120 years later.

This version is undoubtedly the rarest, and one of the most precious of the Santos Dumont. Santos Dumont are usually in yellow gold. This one is in 2 golds: white gold for the most important part of the case, and yellow gold for the crown and the insert. This is the large model: 25x36mm for a rather thick case, which promises a real presence on a female or male wrist. Of course, the movement is manual, like all watches in the classic range (despite a few rare exceptions of self-winding movement) sold by Cartier in the 1970s.

The dial remains the classic dial of the 1970s, with the mention Paris (also engraved on the back of the watch), which indicates that the watch was sold Place Vendôme in Paris.

Such a precious and rare watch would not be complete without its solid yellow gold folding clasp.

Why did Françoise choose it ?

The Santos Dumont is a piece of considerable importance for horology and for Cartier altogether. It represents the first wristwatch for men. It is also the first watch design by Louis Cartier, and Santos Dumont are still in production 119 years later. If Françoise is very fond of the modernity and practicality of the Santos with integrated bracelets, she has a particular respect and love for the timeless design of the classic Santos Dumont. Françoise could not miss an opportunity to offer you this very rare version, which will find its place both as an everyday watch or in the middle of a larger collection.

History