CARTIER (SANTOS DUMONT 100 - MEDIUM MODEL REF. 2878), circa 2009 Square and curved watch with large opening and stylised handles. Brushed steel case with 8 screw back, named after the famous aviator and friend of Louis Cartier. Art Deco-style silvered dial with oversized Roman numerals and railway track. Luminescent skeleton sword hands and cabochon winding mechanism adorned with a faceted sapphire. Cartier crocodile strap (Crocodylia spp. CITES appendix II B) with original folding clasp (new). Movement: Mechanical self-winding calibre signed Cartier / 076 Swiss. Size: 33 x 44 mm (with handles and without crown protection). Condition: Very good (Case, 2021 service certificate and Cartier booklet)

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