SANTOS DUMONT Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Ballon de Cartier fluted crown set with a

fluted crown set with a cabochon synthetic spinel

The convex curves of the case

the timepiece reveals part of its fine watchmaking movement to delight lovers of magnificent watches

At once a watch and jewel

SANTOS DUMONT Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Ballon de Cartier fluted crown set with a1904. Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell the time while flying. The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers. The rounded angles of the dial, seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations.