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Cartier · WSSA0018
"The first modern men's wristwatch. Restored to the moment."
Editorial
Designed by Louis Cartier in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed to read time without removing his hands from the controls. The 2018 redesign restored the original proportions and introduced the QuickSwitch strap system.
Why it matters
The Santos is where wristwatches as a category begin.