Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

Cartier. A stainless steel automatic rectangular wristwatch, Ref. 2878, Santos 100, circa 2017.
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. 507951XX 2878, stainless steel double deployant buckle.
Signed: case, dial, movement and buckle.
Dimensions: length including lugs 44mm, width 33mm.
Accessories: certificate, instructions, pouch, service papers and presentation case. £1,800-£2,600

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.