Cartier Santos 2961 - Two-Tone White Roman Dial Santos By introducing the black Cerachrom

By introducing the black Cerachrom bezel

honest example that has clearly been cared for

it offers a refined silhouette that the sports models of the era cannot match

with the hand-hammered finish remaining crisp and well-defined across the entire 18k yellow gold case

this ultra-slim

Cartier Santos 2961 - Two-Tone White Roman Dial Santos By introducing the black CerachromThe Original Pilot's Watch The Cartier Santos is not just another luxury sports watch, it is arguably the first. Created in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, who needed a way to check the time without taking his hands off the controls, its design was born from pure function. The square case, exposed bezel screws, and wrist mounted form factor were revolutionary. This reference 2961 from the 1980s is the direct descendant of that original,