Cartier Santos Dumont - Collection Privée Cartier Paris - Platinum 1575

     The Cartier Santos Dumont is an important watch, not just for Cartier but for horology. You see the Santos Dumont wasn't just Cartier's first ever men's wrist watch, it was THE world's first ever men's wrist watch - arguably. It's kind of up for debate. What's not up for debate is the Santos Dumont's origin story.
     As with most things horologically concerned in the early 20th century, the Santos was born out of necessity. The Dumont is a pilots watch - technically, and in the early 1900's form followed function. In 1904 men hadn't quite caught onto the idea of a wrist watch yet. That was about to change. As the world was about to enter its first major global war the practicality of the wrist watch was going to become abundantly evident. 
     

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Cartier

MODEL: CPCP Santos Dumont

REFERENCE: 1575

SERIAL: 1575xxxx

YEAR: 2000

DIAL: The original dial is in great shape. The dial features the classic guilloche finish that watches from the CPCP era of Cartier came to be known for. The dial features the coveted "Cartier Paris" designation just below 12 o'clock. The dial is completed by classic features such as Roman numerals and blued steel sword hands. 

CASE: A solid Platinum case. The case measures 27mmx36mm. The case is in very crisp conditions with deep hallmarks. I believe to have been lightly polished in the past. The original brushed finish can be appreciated on the cases anterior, mid, and posterior surfaces. It is contrasted by a mirror polished bezel and bevels whos lines remain very distinct. 

MOVEMENT:  Frederick Piguet caliber 21. This is an ultra thin manually wound caliber that Cartier began placing in its extra plate models in the early 1970's. The service history is unknown. The movement can be serviced for approximately $400 plus parts. If serviced the watch will come with a one year mechanical warranty. 

BRACELET/STRAP: The watch does not come on a strap. The accompanied original 18kt white gold deployment buckle does not allow for any adjustment. Therefore the strap needs to be custom made to fit the wearers wrist.  

ACCESSORIES: Original18kt white gold deployment buckle.

BOX/PAPERS: No.

WARRANTY: None unless the watch is serviced first. If serviced the watch will come with a one year warranty. 

BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $30,000 shipped.