Santos is a mechanical watch model created by Cartier in 1904. It is considered the first men's wristwatch and one of the most iconic pieces in the history of watchmaking. In general, the design of its case is square with a white dial, blue hands and large Roman numerals. The history of the Santos de Cartier model began in 1904, with the relationship between a Brazilian aircraft pilot, Alberto Santos Dumont, and the founder of the Parisian watchmaker Cartier, Louis-François Cartier. The first complained about how uncomfortable it was to use a pocket watch while flying in his aircraft, and how dangerous it was to let go of the rudder to try to look at his watch. Faced with this difficulty, Cartier decided to design a solution: a watch that would be attached to the wrist so that it could be read at a glance.
