Santos de Cartier - a taste for minimalism Dedicated to aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont Housed in a beautifully proportioned square steel case with rounded corners Silvered opaline dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands Powered with precision by the calibre 1847 MC self-winding mechanical movement with a 40-hour power reserve THE PRECISION OF PROPORTIONS Created in 1904, the Santos de Cartier collection pays tribute to aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont who inspired the original watch. Based on the concept of form, a taste for minimalism, the precision of proportions, and an eye for detail, the collection is characterised by its square case with rounded corners and functional screws that are deliberately left visible. AN EYE FOR DETAIL This 41. 9 x 35. 1mm watch is presented in a steel case with rounded corners and visible screws. A 7-sided crown with a vibrant faceted blue spinel adds to the signature aesthetic. The silvered opaline dial is instantly recognisable as being