SANTOS DE CARTIER Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Ballon de Cartier Water-resistant up to 3 bar

Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx

water-resistant case

Considerable mastery was required to create fluid lines and a harmonious ensemble

Sapphire crystal

SANTOS DE CARTIER Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Ballon de Cartier Water-resistant up to 3 bar1904. 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.