{"product_id":"cartier-santos-dumont-extra-plate","title":"Cartier Santos-Dumont Extra-Thin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartier Santos-Dumont Extra Plate | Ref. 96053 | Frédéric Piguet Calibre 21 | Paris Dial \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cartier Santos-Dumont is a cornerstone in the history of watchmaking: the first wristwatch created by Cartier, designed in 1904 for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. This creation not only defined the maison's DNA but also laid the foundations for the modern wristwatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference 96053 corresponds to one of the most refined and sought-after versions of the Santos-Dumont, produced during a limited period between the late 1970s and early 1990s, within the esteemed pre-CPCP era. Today, these pieces are firmly positioned as collector's watches, both for their design and their technical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example stands out for carrying the \"Paris\" signature on the dial, known as the Paris dial, as well as the corresponding inscription on the case back. During this era, Cartier signed its watches with \"Paris,\" \"London,\" or \"New York\" to indicate the branch responsible for distribution and design, a practice inherited from its historical structure as a jeweler-watchmaker with independent workshops and boutiques. Pieces signed \"Paris\" are especially prized by collectors, as they are associated with the creative and aesthetic heart of the maison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \"Extra Plate\" designation refers to its ultra-thin profile, made possible by the legendary Frédéric Piguet 21 calibre, a high-end manual movement, celebrated for its extreme thinness and used by some of the most prestigious houses in haute horlogerie. This calibre reinforces the technical and exclusive character of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case maintains the classic proportions of the Santos-Dumont, with clean and elegant lines. The dial, featuring Roman numerals, a chemin de fer minute track, and blued hands, represents the purest aesthetic language of Cartier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece that embodies history, design, and high watchmaking in its most essential form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain characteristics\u003cbr\u003e• Reference: 96053\u003cbr\u003e• Model: Santos-Dumont Extra Plate\u003cbr\u003e• Production period: late 70s – early 90s\u003cbr\u003e• Era: Pre-CPCP\u003cbr\u003e• Dial: Paris Dial\u003cbr\u003e• Case back: Signed “Paris”\u003cbr\u003e• Movement: Manual wind Frédéric Piguet calibre 21\u003cbr\u003e• Profile: Ultra-thin\u003cbr\u003e• Crystal: Sapphire\u003cbr\u003e• Strap: Leather\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clocksbcn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57643237114201,"sku":null,"price":9200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/3100\/5785\/files\/imgi_2_2ed31b_3ab5df2f2e474b779ca8f69d46ae9bdc_mv2.jpg?v=1774293104","url":"https:\/\/clocksbcn.com\/en\/products\/cartier-santos-dumont-extra-plate","provider":"Clocksbcn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}