Cartier has maintained a long history of superior jewelry making, dating back to 1847. In 1904, Brazilian pilot Alberto Santos-Dumont told Louis Francois Cartier that his pocket watch was neither reliable nor practical for aviation purposes. In response to his friend's complaint, Cartier designed a wristwatch with a slim case and a square bezel named the "Santos" - the first Cartier men's watch, and an enduring part of their collection.
Stainless steel case with a black rubber strap. Fixed black ion-plated bezel. Silvered opaline dial with luminous hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Date display appears at the 3 o'clock position. Chronograph - three black sub-dials displaying: 12 hours, 60 min...