What perhaps first catches the eye here, in this lovely Cartier Santos de Cartier, is the watch’s Dark grey PVD-coated bezel that is secured with stainless steel screws.

Next up, the gorgeous grey tone with brushed pattern dial showcases luminous printed Roman numerals along with luminous polished steel hands. There is a minute track along with a date window classically positioned at 6.

The stainless steel case measures 39.8 mm in diameter, a slim 9.38 mm in height, and rests upon a stainless steel bracelet with a hidden folding clasp buckle. Bonus: this watch includes an extra black rubber strap with a stainless steel deployant buckle.

Additional case features include a solid case back, a 100 m / 10 atm water resistance, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a push / pull winding crown with a lovely blue cabochon spinel.

As a self-winding automatic watch, this timepiece is driven by Cartier’s in-house manufactured caliber 1847 MC, which beats at 28,800 vph, possesses 35 jewels, and delivers a 42-hour power reserve.

Please note, should you want to know more about Alberto Santos-Dumont, we at Essence of Time recommend Nancy Winters’s excellent book Man Flies: The Story of Alberto Santos-Dumont, Master of the Balloon.

As an iconic Cartier timepiece, this watch begs to be included in your collection, and we are pleased to offer it here at attractive price.

Standout features: Eye-catching black synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel upon winding crown; lovely grey-colored brushed dial; classically styled Roman numerals and tank-shaped case.

Details at a glance:

• Model Reference: WSSA0037
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Case Dimensions: 39.8 mm
• Case Height: 9.38 mm
• Movement:Self-winding automatic, 28,800 vph, 35 jewels, 42-hour power reserve
• Caliber: Cartier 1847 MC
• Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, date, fixed bezel
• Dial: Grey-tone with brushed texture
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Winding Crown: Push / pull with black cabochon spinel
• Water-resistance: 100 m / 10 atm
• Band: Stainless steel bracelet
• Clasp: Hidden folding butterfly buckle
• Country of Origin: Switzerland
• Retail Value: $7,850
• Condition: New, unworn
• Comments: Includes manufacturer’s box and instructions manual