Cartier Santos Dumont Mini Bianco/Giallo ref.9606 de 1989
Cartier Santos Dumont Mini Bianco/Giallo ref.9606 de 1989
Men used to wear quite large pocket watches until Louis Cartier presented the Santos in 1904 as the first purpose-designed wristwatch for men. The Santos not only pioneered a complete reinvention of how we interact with our watches but also introduced a revolutionary aesthetic. Pocket watches that preceded it, and many wristwatches that followed, were round with fluid details. The Santos, on the other hand, had a strong and utilitarian aesthetic, with a square case and visible screws on the bezel. These design elements would be reintroduced almost 70 years later by Gerald Genta in the Royal Oak.
The Santos Dumont Mini is the female version of a highly acclaimed classic. However, in recent years, more and more Dumont Minis have been seen on the wrists of male collectors, unafraid to wear tiny watches while staying true to Cartier's aesthetic.
This particular model is particularly rare due to its white gold bezel, which provides depth and contrast between the angles and finishes of the watch.
Brand: Cartier
Model: Santos Dumont Mini
Year of Manufacture: 1989
Serial Number: 20157
Material: 18k Yellow Gold, 18k White Gold Bezel
Dimensions: 23mm
Crystal Material: Sapphire Crystal
Reference: 9506
Caliber: Frederic Piguet cal.21
Type of Movement: Manual Winding
Band Width: 13mm
Band: Blue Cartier Crocodile, Original 18K Buckle
Box/Papers: No
Mechanical Function Warranty: 6 Months
Comments: The watch has undergone a full service, the bracelet has already been adjusted (15.5/16cm).
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