Cartier. A stainless steel automatic rectangular wristwatch, Ref. 2878, Santos 100, circa 2018.
Movement: automatic.
Dial: silvered, Roman numerals, secret signature at VII, centre seconds.
Case: stainless steel, back secured by eight screws, sapphire-set winding crown, no. 543722WX. stainless steel double deployant clasp.
Signed: case, dial, movement and clasp.
Dimensions: length including lugs 44mm, width 33m.
Accessories: certificate, instructions, presentation case, service invoice dated 2021.
£2,600-£3,600

The Cartier Santos model was created by Louis Cartier in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. The watch epitomises Cartier’s exquisite skill in creating striking minimalist designs with its signature square silhouette and visible screws to the bezel.
The Santos 100 collection was launched in 2004 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary Santos model.