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Cartier Engraved Santos-Dumont Limited Editions

25 April 2020

Cartier has introduced a quartet of engraved Santos-Dumont limited editions. The watch is best known for being the first pilot’s watch in the world. The new models are now powered by a mechanical movement. Furthermore, they feature engravings with the original plans of Santos-Dumont, as the famous pilot and Parisian fashion icon worked to create a flying machine. Cartier’s four engraved Santos-Dumont limited edition models are: ‘La Demoiselle’, Le 14 bis’, ‘Le Bresil’, and ‘La Baladeuse’. ‘Le Bresil’, ‘La Baladeuse’, and ‘Le 14 bis’ are housed in a large 43.5 x 31.4 mm. However, ‘La Demoiselle’ is housed an extra large 46.6 x 33.9 mm case. Both ‘Le Bresil’ and ‘La Demoiselle’ have a platinum case. Meanwhile, ‘La Baladeuse’ is housed in an 18-carat gold case, and the ‘No. 14 bis’ has a bi-colour case made from 18-carat gold and stainless steel. Naturally, all of the case bezels feature the line’s hallmark exposed screws, and the crowns are set with either a sapphire or ruby cabochon. The four models have varying dials, all of which are protected by sapphire crystal. ‘Le Bresil’ features a silvered dial with 12 polished metallic Roman numerals. The watch’s sword-shaped hands are black. Meanwhile, ‘La Baladeuse’ has a champagne coloured dial and blue sword-shaped hands. ‘Le 14 bis’ has an anthracite grey dial, gilded steel sword-shaped hands. Finally, ‘La Demoiselle‘ features an ecru dial which aims to evoke its matching Panama-weave strap in the centre. This is because Santos-Dumont was rarely seen without his Panama hat. It also features blackpommehands. Additionally, the hidden Cartier signature in the ‘VII’ at 7 o’clock has been replaced with ‘Santos’. Unlike previous quartz versions in the line, the hand-wound mechanical movement powering the engraved watches is the brand’s430 MC, which uses Piaget’s 430P as its base. It offers a power reserve of 38 hours, has a frequency of 3 Hz and also incorporates 18 jewels. ‘Le 14 bis’ is presented on a grey alligator strap, is limited to 500 pieces, and costs 6,950 euros. ‘Le Bresil’ also comes with a grey alligator strap, is a limited edition of 100 pieces, and costs 17,900 euros. The ‘La Baladeuse’ has a green alligator strap, is a limited edition of 300 pieces, and costs 13,700 euros. Meanwhile, ‘La Demoiselle’ comes with two differing straps: one made with Panama fabric, and one with brown alligator leather. Furthermore, it comes in a lacquered maple box with a linen canvas and a Chamel Eco Black interior. It is a limited edition of 30 pieces and costs at 41,900 euros. Cartier’s four engraved Santos-Dumont limited edition watches are available in Cartier boutiques from July onwards...................