The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 694

Santos 100 Cartier, "Santos 100, Automatic", case No. 378050 CE, Ref. 2656. Production of this model started in 2004 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Santos wristwatch. Sold on May 28th, 2004. Fine, oversized, square and curved, center seconds, selfwinding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a Cartier stainless steel double deployant clasp. Accompanied by guarantee and booklet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bezel and case back with 8 screws, protected winding crown set with a faceted sapphire, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature on the VII, inner minute track. Luminous épée hands. M. Cal. 049, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 51 mm. Thickness 11 mm.