Cartier created the Santos-Dumont in honor of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Alberto Santos-Dumont, a true daring aviation pioneer, flew in France and Europe in some of the first prototype airplanes. After hearing complaints from him friend about how difficult it was to access his pocket watch in the cockpit, Cartier rose to the challenge by creating a special watch that could be strapped to the wrist.

Designed for lovers of beautiful objects, the exceptionally styled Santos Dumont embodies Cartier's classic sophistication.

This midsize Dumont from the Collection Privee features an ultra-slim 18K case, classic white Roman dial with blue steel hands, sapphire topped crown, and high grade, hand-crafted mechanical movement.

Unlike modern quartz watches, this mechanism made showcases the timeless art of traditional watchmaking at its finest.

As a mens midsize, it is suitable for anyone who has smaller wrists.

It is in very pleasing original condition and presents as close to mint. It presents as about a 9.4 out of 10.

Our Master Watchmaker has performed a light servicing on the watch ($295 value). Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Maker: Cartier
• Model: Santos Dumont
• Serial no.: 780972029
• Functions: Hours and minutes
• Designed for: Originally a men watch - unisex by today's standards.
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case markings (outer): 18K, 750, Swiss, Minerva high karat gold mark
• Case markings (inner): Official Cartier registration numbers, PARIS, Swiss hallmark
• Case condition: Just short of mint with light wear to the screw heads and to one place used to open the case
• Dimensions: 25mm x 36mm
• Dial: White, Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 10, blue steel 'epee' hands
• Movement type: Cartier caliber 78-1, manually wound, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, shock resistant, 17 jewels
• Crystal: Sapphire, original, good condition with a couple of hairlines visible upon close inspection. Please inquire if you would like a new one sourced.
• Serviced: A light servicing performed by our Master Watchmaker ($295 value)
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. warranty.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide