{"product_id":"cartier-santos-dumont-1576-guilloche-yg","title":"Cartier Santos Dumont 1576 Guilloché YG","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs aviation entered the early twentieth century, Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont recognised the need for a practical timekeeping instrument that could be read mid-flight without taking his hands off the controls. In 1904, he approached his friend Louis Cartier with a simple request: design a watch that could be worn on the wrist during flight. The result was the Cartier Santos Dumont, widely regarded as one of the earliest purpose-built pilot's watches and one of the defining designs in the history of the wristwatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMore than a century later, the Santos Dumont remains one of Cartier's most enduring creations. Offered here is the reference 1576 in 18-carat yellow gold, a model that has become particularly sought after among Cartier collectors. Its case combines a polished stepped bezel with a satin-brushed mid-case and polished bevels that catch the light from every angle, lending the watch a remarkable sense of refinement while preserving the restrained elegance for which the Santos Dumont is celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe dial follows the classic Cartier formula. A silver guilloché surface is framed by twelve black Roman numerals, a chemin de fer minute track and a set of blued steel épée hands, creating the unmistakable visual identity that has defined the model for decades. Hidden discreetly within the VII numeral is Cartier's signature, one of the maison's most recognisable details. The guilloché itself introduces subtle depth and texture to an otherwise restrained composition, giving the 1576 a presence that belies its compact proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInside the 18-carat yellow gold case sits the manually wound Cal. 021 MC, based on the legendary ultra-thin Frédéric Piguet Cal. 21. Developed during a period when ultra-thin watchmaking was pushing the limits of movement construction, the calibre allowed the Santos Dumont to retain its elegant profile without compromise. Measuring just 1.75 mm thick, it delivers approximately 42 hours of power reserve on a full wind while remaining one of the finest examples of ultra-thin movement design from its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs vintage Cartier continues to gather momentum among collectors, the Santos Dumont has become one of the defining references of the maison's vintage catalogue. Elegant, understated and deeply significant in the history of wristwatches, the reference 1576 embodies everything that makes vintage Cartier so compelling. For many collectors, it is not simply an important Santos Dumont, but one of the essential Cartier references to own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1990s","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064568279127,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1872\/9369\/files\/Cartier-Santos-Dumont-1576-Guilloche-YG-4_0018_Layer-56.png?v=1784770498","url":"https:\/\/www.ssongwatches.com\/products\/cartier-santos-dumont-1576-guilloche-yg","provider":"S.Song Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}