Cartier Santos Bracelet
History of Cartier Santos-Dumont
The Cartier Santos-Dumont was created in 1904 for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Louis Cartier designed this watch to meet the needs of aviation, allowing for rapid reading of time in flight. It was one of the first wristwatches in history, combining functionality and elegance. Its distinctive square design, with visible screws on the bezel, has become iconic. Since then, the Santos-Dumont has evolved while maintaining its pioneering heritage, and remains an iconic model of the House of Cartier, synonymous with innovation and luxury.
Metal adapters
CARTIER SANTOS-DUMONT SPECIAL
Our straps are specially designed to perfectly fit Cartier Santos-Dumont watches, thanks to a metal adapter that ensures a seamless transition between watch and strap. Featuring a quick-release spring bar, these straps make it easy to change the style of your watch without tools, while ensuring a perfect fit. They offer optimal comfort and an elegant aesthetic, in harmony with the refined design of the Santos-Dumont.
Woolen thread
HAND SEWN
All straps dedicated to the Cartier Santos-Dumont are hand-sewn with a saddle stitch, performed by leather artisans. This type of stitching, more durable than that done by machine, consists of two independent threads forming a knot at each stitch. All this is done using 0.35 mm thick linen thread, chosen for its finesse and natural weave, thus ensuring strength and elegance, in perfect harmony with the refined style of the Santos-Dumont.
More sustainable
SEALED EDGES
The Cartier Santos-Dumont straps are designed with sealed edges to ensure maximum durability. After sanding the edges, several coats of special paint are applied to protect the raw edges. Between each coat, sanding is performed to ensure a smooth and even finish. This process is repeated until the edges are perfectly finished, providing both protection and elegance, in keeping with the Santos-Dumont's refined design.
Zermatt leather lining
Hypoallergenic
The straps for the Cartier Santos-Dumont are lined with Zermatt leather from the Haas tannery, specially developed for use as a lining. This soft leather ensures optimal comfort, even after several hours of wear. It is water and sweat resistant, offering great durability, even in hot and humid climates. This choice of leather not only guarantees the longevity of the strap, but also a comfortable fit throughout the day, perfectly suited to the refined style of the Santos-Dumont.
The signature loop
CARTIER STYLE
The Cartier Santos-Dumont straps feature a 316L stainless steel buckle inspired by Cartier's distinctive style. These buckles are fully polished and faithfully reproduce the elegant, curved shape of the original buckles, with a pointed tip. Their sophisticated yet durable design perfectly complements the refined design of Santos-Dumont watches, adding a touch of elegance while ensuring durability suitable for everyday use.