Rose gold refinement, aviation heritage
This large Santos-Dumont watch is crafted from 750/1000 rose gold and powered by the 430 MC manual winding mechanical movement.
Its striking peacock blue lacquered dial features a sunray finish, Arabic numerals, and polished gold-plated gladius-shaped hands, all protected by sapphire crystal. The granulated circular crown is topped with a cabochon blue sapphire, adding a distinctive Cartier signature.
The caseback is engraved with the autograph of aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, honoring the watch’s historic legacy. A blue alligator leather strap and rose gold ardillon buckle complete the sophisticated look.
Dimensions: 43.5 × 31.4 mm
Thickness: 7.3 mm
Water resistance: Up to 30 meters
Complete Calendar The Complete Calendar of Blancpain watches elegantly displays the date, day of the week, and month. Adding a touch of poetic charm, the moon phase indicator on the dial artfully mirrors the waxing and waning of the moon. This intricate feature not only enhances the watch’s aesthetic appeal but also pays homage to the historical connection between horology and the celestial movements.
Moon Phases Blancpain’s moon phase complication beautifully captures the essence of lunar cycles, intertwining the realms of watchmaking and astronomy. The moon’s journey across the dial is a tribute to the age-old tradition of using the moon as a natural timekeeper, reflecting the precision and craftsmanship that define Blancpain’s legacy.
Specificities A hallmark of Blancpain’s attention to detail is the unidirectional satin-brushed black ceramic bezel. This bezel features a sophisticated blue ceramic insert and Liquidmetal hour-markers, combining durability with striking design. The use of Liquidmetal ensures sharp and clear hour markers that seamlessly blend with the ceramic elements, offering a distinctive and refined look.
The Aquanaut Luce collection for ladies welcomes a new, practical and easy-to-use complication: the patented Annual Calendar: a complete day/date/month calendar requiring only one manual correction per year, at the end of February. The manufacture is thus enriching its offer of complicated ladies’ watches with a non-gemset model.
The iconic design of the rose gold case and bezel with a rounded octagonal shape is enhanced by the contrast between polished and satin-brushed finishes. The contemporary “sporty chic” style is reinforced by the blue-gray dial and composite strap with Aquanaut pattern.