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.
A marine-style watch with a self-winding mechanism and a date display. Equipped with a balance spring, lever and escape wheel made of silicone. It has a sapphire case back and is water resistant to 5 bar (50 m). The diameter of the watch is 33.8 mm.
Available in a steel version with a frame set with 50 diamonds weighing 1.16 ct. The dial is available in blue or silver-plated, decorated with 8 diamonds weighing 0.09 ct. It has a gold oscillating mass, hand-engraved on the rose-shaped engine, and a steel bracelet.
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