To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Louis Cartier making a wristwatch to his friend Santos Dumont, the Santos 100 was launched in 2004 as a true modern iteration of the famed model initially introduced in 1904. The first model launched encased in stainless steel, features a larger and thicker case than its predecessor, catering the demand of the contemporary trend. Successfully executed, today the Cartier Santos 100 model remains as one of the manufacturer’s most iconic wristwatches produced in the 21st century.

In 2005, Cartier introduced a limited edition line of the Santos 100 featuring a diamond-set case and a cloisonné enamel dial depicting a motif. Manufactured in the Maison des Métiers d’Arts, or Cartier’s House of Artistic Crafts, the present example is a perfect marriage of art and horology. Depicted on the dial is a tropical “Toucan” in cloisonné enamel which runs on to the elegantly to the bezel. The present wristwatch accompanied by the full set of accessories is a fine limited edition timepiece for the discerned female enthusiast.