Cartier Santos Dumont 96053 Ultra Thin 1985- Roy & Sacha Davidoff SA

Cartier Santos Dumont 96053 1985

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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.