A the Cartier Santos Dumont ! By now, everyone is familiar with the story of Louis Cartier crafting a wristwatch for his friend, aviation pioneer Santos-Dumont. This legendary piece has become a timeless classic — an icon in the world of horology. Over the years, we've come to appreciate the ultra-thin (or, as the French say, extra plate) versions — because they’re not just ultra-thin, they’re also... extra cool! (Ba-dum-tss!) Let us explain: These hand-wound models, in particular, are much slimmer compared to other references like the automatic-powered 2960. The result? They really "hug" your wrist, offering a sleek and elegant fit. We truly believe these are the Santos models to own! The 18k yellow gold case is in great shape, with the bezel still in excellent condition. This particular example features a rare silver hand-finished guilloché dial with typical Cartier black-painted Roman numerals and a hidden "Cartier" signature at 7 o'clock. The watch is paired with the photographed leather strap and is fitted with an original 18k yellow gold folding buckle. Furthermore, the watch is accompanied by its original Cartier box, booklets, paper holder, and the Cartier warranty paper, which notes a sale in 1996, Italy. The ultra-thin hand-wound movement (based on the Frédérique Piguet Cal. 21) has been fully serviced by our watchmaker. We’d love to share our passion for Cartier with you. Please feel free to arrange a visit or a call — we look forward to welcoming you! Specifications: - Cartier Santos Dumont reference 8210 “Ultra thin”or “Extra platte “- Serial 8210540xxx dating to the mid 1990s- Yellow 18 k gold case measures 27 x 36 mm- Rare Silver guilloché dial with black Roman numerals- Blued hands and sapphire cabochon crown- F.Piguet /Cartier calibre 21 manual wind movement- Leather strap with 18 k gold folding buckle- Original Cartier box, booklets, paper holder, and the Cartier warranty paper, stating a sale in 1996, Italy.- Fully serviced by our watchmaker- One-year mechanical warranty- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping