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THE SPORTIEST SANTOS

ne of the most celebrated family of timepieces in the world, the legendary Santos de Cartier collection, has an origin story quite like any other. It was initially commissioned in 1904 by Alberto Santos-Dumont, the legendary Brazilian aviator, who wanted a watch that he could wear in the cockpit as he soared in the skies. The resulting design would eventually become an enduring icon of Cartier and emphasized the ’s forward-thinking nature.

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