Challenging the notion of time and conquering gravity: the bold legacy of aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont continues to inspire the new Santos collections from Cartier. These collections celebrate the spirit, style, and magic of a pioneer who adored freedom. Cartier, faithful to the ingenuity and originality of the aviator, continues the adventure with two new interpretations of this icon. These are two watches that redefine the perception of time. On one hand, the elegant Santos-Dumont Rewind, which reverses the traditional reading of hours, and on the other, the audacious Santos de Cartier Dual Time, which allows the time of two different locations to be viewed simultaneously.
Dual Time
The new Santos de Cartier Dual Time is a bold piece that pays tribute to aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, offering an innovative and functional design. Equipped with a mechanical automatic winding movement, the watch displays two time zones simultaneously, maintaining precision and durability.
With elegant lines and an ergonomic design, it stands out for the harmony between the case and the bracelet. The steel version features refined details such as gold-plated hands and a gray counter for the adjustable second time zone.
The Santos collection is known for its practicality: the strap can be easily swapped between steel and leather with the QuickSwitch system, and the bracelet links are adjustable without tools, thanks to the SmartLink mechanism.
Rewind
Challenging the conventional is the essence of the new Santos-Dumont Rewind. Its bold design shines with a carnelian dial, whose vibrant color accentuates the unique character of this limited edition in platinum. The Roman numerals are arranged in the opposite direction to the hands, which move backwards due to the inverted manual winding mechanical movement 230MC.
This piece, which captures Alberto Santos-Dumont’s innovative vision, combines the elegance of the 1904 model with a pioneering spirit. Cartier reaffirms its brand by engraving the signature on the back of the dial, both front and back, making this watch a timeless icon.
Limited Edition
The Santos-Dumont collection includes three new exclusive versions that expand the catalog. These three colorful watches pay homage to Alberto Santos-Dumont’s elegance. The secret lies in the application of lacquer, which illuminates the dial and enhances the bezel and case. The three versions (olive green with platinum, peacock blue with rose gold, and taupe gray with yellow gold) are coated with a thin layer of hand-smoothed and polished lacquer, less than a millimeter thick. The delicacy of the translucent lacquer offers shine, relief, and depth to the colors of the dial.
These new versions, framed by a metallic border that accentuates the timeless square shape, dotted with screws, feature Arabic numerals whose curves and amplitudes recall the rounded angles of the emblematic Santos-Dumont dial. Refined craftsmanship in the service of a sophisticated and subtle aesthetic, perpetuating the legacy of this great classic of watchmaking, equipped with a manual winding mechanical movement 430 MC.
These new Santos de Cartier collections are not only a tribute to Alberto Santos-Dumont’s innovative legacy but also an expression of the continuity of watchmaking excellence. With designs that challenge the perception of time and functionalities that combine elegance with practicality, each piece is a celebration of the pioneering spirit that characterizes the aviator.
