SANTOS DE CARTIER Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Cle de Cartier sapphire crystal

sapphire crystal

Blending timeless elegance with a touch of glamour

thickness: 6 mm

With its halo of diamonds

and polished or satin-finish links of the bracelet ensure that the Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier floats within the world of Cartier watchmaking

SANTOS DE CARTIER Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Cle de Cartier sapphire crystal1904. 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.