In 1901, Santos-Dumont took up a daring hobby – test flying early models of airplanes. He quickly realized the traditional pocket watch was far too impractical for keeping time while handling ...

In Santos-Dumont the men’s wristwatch had a worthy ambassador, but it didn’t catch on right away, and was initially looked upon with disapproval. The Cartier Santos was eventually made available to ...

Louis Cartier designed the Santos de Cartier in 1904 for his friend Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who had difficulty telling time while flying using a pocket watch without taking his ...

At first glance, little about Cartier’s latest version of its Santos-Dumont watch indicates anything new or different from existing versions. But what is new about it will make a huge difference to ...

Many watches have come and gone since the Santos made its debut in 1904, but as a testament to the originality of Louis Cartier’s vision, not only has it endured, but it still looks completely ...

The original Cartier Santos-Dumont watch was created in 1904 for famed aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Its wrist-mounted position allowed him to easily consult the time during flight, while its ...

The name "Santos Dumont Rewind" not only hints at the watch's playful mechanics but also pays homage to Alberto Santos Dumont, suggesting a nostalgic journey back to his pioneering days in ...

Watch as Peter Planes appraises a Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch, ca. 1920, in Omni Mount Washington Resort, Hour 3.

This Santos-Dumont is no longer produced, but it is available on the resale market for around $28,000. For his part, Downey Jr. appears to be something of a Cartier stan. In addition to the watch ...