Cartier Santos XXL 18ct Gold Automatic

Cartier’s ‘Santos-Dumont’ timepiece is named after the early 20th-century aviator who wanted a reliable way to tell the time mid-flight – Louis Cartier himself made the first version, which is still regarded as a revelation in terms of history and design. Made at the brand’s Swiss maison, this large 18-karat yellow gold version has a square bezel that sits perfectly flat and a sapphire-tipped, cabochon-shaped crown. The satin-brushed silvered dial is elegantly contrasted by Roman numerals and signature blued steel hands. The alligator strap smoothly curves around the wrist, eventually moulding to your specific contours.  We particularly like this example because of its presence both on and off the wrist and the boldness of the design.