Cartier, Santos Galbée, ca 1995.
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Case size: 29 x 29 mm
Material: steel/gold
Movement: quartz, caliber 87
Year: circa 1995
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Bracelet: integrated original bracelet, folding clasp, ref. 02/95
Reference number: W20011C4
Serial number: 156'680'705
Wear due to age and use. Minor scratches on the crystal. Dial with minor patina.
The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.
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The Cartier Santos, initially crafted for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, was introduced in 1911 by Louis Cartier himself. The innovative design allowed Santos-Dumont to check the time while in the air without the need to operate a pocket watch manually. It is widely considered to be the first men's wristwatch and the first pilot's wristwatch, predating World War I and the subsequent shift from pocket watches to wristwatches.