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Description

🕰️ Design & Heritage

• Showcases the iconic square case with rounded corners and visible screws watch on the bezel—hallmarks of the Santos-Dumont line
• Features a white dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and blued steel hands, evoking classic Cartier elegance
• Paired with a brown alligator leather strap, adding warmth and sophistication to the gold-tone case

🌍 Historical Significance

• Originally created in 1904 by Louis Cartier for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, making it one of the first wristwatches ever designed
• Celebrated for its blend of functionality and style, allowing pilots to read time mid-flight

📏 Size & Movement

• Available in various sizes, including Small (31.4 × 43.5 mm) and Large (33.9 × 46.6 mm)
• Powered by either a manual-winding mechanical movement or quartz, depending on the model
• Water-resistant up to 30 meters (3 bar)—suitable for daily wear but not for swimming

🎁 Presentation & Appeal

• Often packaged in a red Cartier box with a certificate of authenticity and optional engraving services
• The model in your image appears to be a gold-tone version, possibly 18K yellow gold or gold-plated, with a classic Roman numeral dial and crocodile-pattern strap