SANTOS DE CARTIER Serial Number:4072914391DY The traditional railway minuterie and

The traditional railway minuterie and the classic leaf-shaped hands complete this elegant appearance

The black dial provides an elegant backdrop for the bi-compass counters positioned at 3 and 9 o’clock

The fountain pen is hand-crafted with a rhodium-coated Au585 / 14K gold nib

it indicates all 24 time zones at a glance and shows whether the cities are in the daytime or nighttime

who meticulously hand-carve tyre patterns

SANTOS DE CARTIER Serial Number:4072914391DY The traditional railway minuterie and1904. 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