Vintage Cartier Santos Dumont, Quartz, Ref. 187901, Roman numerals, Date window from 1990's mens_watch Housed in a 34 mm

Housed in a 34 mm stainless steel case

Before the war

a design choice that is both charming and unusual for Soviet watchmaking of the time

5 mm gold-plated case and a manual-wind movement

it's about owning a piece of horological history

Vintage Cartier Santos Dumont, Quartz, Ref. 187901, Roman numerals, Date window from 1990's mens_watch Housed in a 34 mmThe Cartier Santos is one of those watches that needs very little introduction. Originally conceived in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, it is widely regarded as one of the first purpose built wristwatches ever made. The 29mm 41mm stainless steel case pairs a brushed steel body with a 18K yellow gold bezel Or et Acier (French for "gold and steel"), secured by eight of the most recognizable screws in watchmaking. The off white dial is clean and