Cartier Santos Demoiselle - Yellow gold and steel

When the Santos meets the Panthère

Description

Yes, it is indeed the Cartier Santos model. It will surely remind you of its sister, the Cartier Panthère, undoubtedly because of its more refined lines and its mesh bracelet. However, this feminine version echoes the legendary Santos Dumont, the first wristwatch designed by Cartier. The Santos Demoiselle remains on a metal bracelet, perfectly in harmony with the case. The feeling of having a bracelet on your wrist.

You will nevertheless find the legendary white dial as well as the 18-carat yellow gold and steel bracelet which go with everything.

This is a very easy and pleasant version to wear: a small size, a discreet design, a rounded case that sits on the wrist, a gold and steel model, a quartz movement. It is one of the best choices as a daily watch.

Why did Françoise choose it?

Theoretically, watches with metal bracelets are sporty to the eye. This Santos Demoiselle escapes this analysis and this is one of the reasons why Françoise chose it. Its straight, clean and polished lines give it a very elegant appearance. A watch to wear daily and that you will almost forget on your wrist as it is light and comfortable. The metal bracelet (whatever it is) offers a guarantee of unrivaled resistance and comfort. In gold and steel, you will have no difficulty in matching it with your jewelry.

In addition, according to Françoise, it is the best option for all those who are hesitating between the Santos model and the Panthère one. You don't know which model to choose? Take the Santos Demoiselle!

Finally, unlike the Santos or the Panthère, the Demoiselle is a model that you will rarely come across on the wrists of your friends.

History

Just like the Tank, the Santos-Dumont is one of Cartier's legendary models. It was designed in 1904 by Louis Cartier for his aviator friend Alberto Santos-Dumont. A watch capable of measuring the pilot's exploits. A pioneering watch, not only for aviation but also in the history of watchmaking: it was the first men's wristwatch. Most Santos-Dumont were sold in yellow gold.

Since its commercialization in 1911, the Santos model has continued to seduce and its success continues to grow, especially with the appearance of its sportier version, the Santos, on an integrated bracelet. In its most classic version, the Santos-Dumont has undergone several variations in size, finesse, and movement, such as this feminine version, Santos Demoiselle. A name that is perhaps a nod to the series of light sports aircraft designed by Alberto Santos-Dumont between 1907 and 1910, called La Demoiselle or Santos-Dumont Demoiselle.