SANTOS DE CARTIER Category_Default category/High Complications blued-steel sword-shaped hands

blued-steel sword-shaped hands

the timepiece reveals part of its fine watchmaking movement to delight lovers of magnificent watches

Floating like a balloon and as blue as the cabochon safely nestled in its side

The 1912 design of the watch that would later be christened the “Baignoire” demonstrated Cartier's prowess in crafting watchmaking forms

the “Baignoire” watch is the essence of Cartier style: a unique marriage of purity and timeless chic

SANTOS DE CARTIER Category_Default category/High Complications blued-steel sword-shaped hands1904. Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell the time while flying. The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers. The rounded angles of the dial, seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations.