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Ref. 2697 F

Santos Dumont 1913 CPCP

A highly attractive limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with sapphire-set crown, certificate and presentation box, numbered 20 of a limited edition of 100 pieces

Estimate
HK$120,000–240,000
€13,200–26,400
$15,400–30,800
Starting Bid
HK$100,000
Starting Bid
HK$100,000
Manufacturer
Cartier
Year
Circa 2004
Reference No
2697 F
Case No
020/100
Model Name
Santos Dumont 1913 CPCP
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Manual. cal. 9780 MC, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp
Dimensions
35mm length x 24.8mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Cartier certificate stamped Cartier Peninsula Hong Kong dated 3rd March 2004, CPCP certificate, red folio, instruction manual, fitted Collection Privée Cartier Paris presentation box and outer packaging.
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Good to know:
- Tribute to the classic Santos Dumont 1913 model
- Thin manual winding cal. 9780 MC, slim profile
- Beautiful patina with full accessories

- First released in 1904, inspired by Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and designed by Louis Cartier, the Santos Dumont can be regarded as the earliest aviator’s watch and easily one of the most recognizable Cartier design watches.

- Cartier’s Collection Privée Cartier Paris is a prized collection by many watch collectors, in which the Maison released limited production watches, based on historical models that had significant impact in the brand’s horological saga, by the watchmaking industry’s highest standards.

- Released in 2004, when it was the 100th anniversary of the Santos Dumont, the present example is a re-edition of the 1913 model of this iconic bloodline in a limited edition of 100 pieces available. The watch is cased in 18K yellow gold, which has developed a beautiful brown patina. The dial features the iconic chemin de fer minute track, and a signature of Cartier Paris, showing the roots of the Maison like in older models.

- The present watch is powered by the manual cal. 9780 MC movement. It is a refined, thin movement, thus, allowing the watch to achieve a slimmer profile comparing to the classic models. The slightly curved lugs enhances the vintage elegance, at the same time sits comfortably on the wrist.

- With full accessories and an early number of the limited edition count, this elegant and rare Santos Dumont 1913 CPCP surely is a Cartier lover’s cannot-be-missed opportunity to get hold of this lovely model.

Cartier

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With the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.

Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open. 

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