Cartier Santos Dumont 'Limited Edition' Motorsport and papers from a Hong

and papers from a Hong Kong retailer dated 1999

From its Romulus collection of Roman-inspired watches to its famed timepieces made out of gold coins

Housed in a magnificently shaped yellow white gold case with a protruding

But the Railmaster

Cartier Santos Dumont 'Limited Edition' Motorsport and papers from a HongThe first Cartier wristwatch, arguably the first sports watch of all time, and an enduring design to this day, the Cartier Santos arguably doesn't receive enough recognition considering its significance. The story of the Cartier Santos dates back to the early 1900s and concerns a fascinating man, Alberto Santos Dumont. Born in 1873 into a family of engineers and farmers, Santos Dumont was instilled with a passion for travel and exploration by his