Cartier White Large Platinum and Ruby Santos-Dumont Watch 43.5mm

Cartier’s watchmaking history dates back to the earliest editions of the essential accessory, with the story of the Santos-Dumont collection beginning in 1904 when Louis Cartier took up the challenge to make a timepiece for his friend, the Brazilian aviator, that would be easy to read while among the clouds in his hot-air balloon. To this day, the style remains defined by its geometric shape and exposed screws, with this platinum watch elevated by precious alligator skin and a single cabochon-cut ruby in the beaded crown.