its iconic square case was specifically designed to be worn on the wrist
The Santos watch is rendered in a trusting steel case and features the iconic 7-sided crown set with a synthetic faceted blue spinel - reflecting Cartier's rich heritage
The watch's unique aesthetic is attributed to its seamless blending of lugs and flat vertical brancards
complete with a 70-hour power reserve and water resistance to 20 bar (200 meters)
the Santos-Dumont collection honors aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont who inspired the original watch
Ballon Bleu de Cartier 36 | 36mm, Steel, Alligator Leather, Silver Dial Hodinkee Pick its iconic square case wasBallon Bleu de Cartier watch, 36 mm, mechanical movement with automatic winding. Steel case, fluted crown set with a cabochon synthetic spinel. Silver guilloch opaline dial. Blued steel sword shaped hands. Sapphire crystal. Black alligator leather strap, steel interchangeable deployant buckle. Case thickness: 12. 1 mm. Water resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters 100 feet).