Cartier Santos Dumont 96053 1985
Cartier Santos Dumont, 18K yellow gold, ultra thin
Circa: 1985
Reference No.: 96053
Serial Number: 2109
CASE: 23mm wide x 32mm tall, 18K yellow gold, sapphire crown
DIAL: White dial with Roman numerals, swiss signed dial, secret signature at Roman numeral 10.
MOVEMENT: Caliber 21 (Frederique Piguet), manual wind mechanical, 17 jewels
BRACELET: Leather strap with Cartier 18k yellow gold Cartier buckle
CONDITION REPORT: Excellent overall condition, unpolished with signs of wear throughout, dial is mint. Overall spectacular example with signs of wear on the case and buckle.
NOTES: In the early days of aviation, Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont recognized the need for a specialized pilot’s watch. In 1904, he approached Louis Cartier, leading to the creation of the Cartier Santos Dumont, the first tool watch and a groundbreaking design in wristwatch history. Over time, the Santos Dumont has evolved into one of watchmaking’s most iconic models. The version offered here, a Santos Dumont ref. 96053 from the 1980s, features a compact 23mm 18kt yellow gold case with the distinctive angular bezel and signature Cartier dial, showcasing the timeless appeal that continues to make it popular today.
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