Santos de Cartier - a taste for minimalism Dedicated to aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont Housed in a beautifully proportioned square steel case with an 18K yellow gold bezel Blued-steel sword-shaped hands move gracefully across the silvered opaline dial Powered by the calibre 1847 MC self-winding mechanical movement, complete with a 40-hour power reserve A TASTE FOR MINIMALISM Created in 1904, the Santos de Cartier collection pays tribute to aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont who inspired the original watch. Based on the concept of form, a taste for minimalism, the precision of proportions, and an eye for detail, the collection is characterised by its square case with rounded corners and functional screws that are deliberately left visible. AN EYE FOR DETAIL This 41.9 x 35.1mm watch is presented in a steel case with rounded corners and visible screws. A 7-sided crown with a vibrant faceted blue spinel adds to the signature aesthetic. Framed by warm yellow golf, the silvered opaline dial embraces the brand's signature aesthetic, with steel Roman numerals and blued-steel sword-shaped hands. Designed to enable two distinct configurations, this model is supplied with two straps - one in brown calfskin leather and the other in steel with yellow gold screws. Water resistant to 10 bar (100 metres) and equipped with a calibre 1847 MC self-winding mechanical movement, this sophisticated timepiece effortlessly balances function and form.