Cartier Santos-Dumont 1913 Limited Edition Ref. 2697
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2004
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Santos-Dumont 1913, reference 2697, is a limited edition wristwatch released as part of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP). Limited to 100 pieces, the watch features an 18k yellow gold case measuring 25 x 34 mm with rounded, integrated lugs.
The silver dial is signed "CARTIER PARIS" and decorated with black Roman numeral hour markers and blued Breguet-style hands. A blue sapphire cabochon is set into the crown. Power is provided by a manual-wind movement, identified by the source as a Jaeger-LeCoultre–derived caliber 9780MC. The watch is completed by a leather strap secured with an 18k yellow gold Cartier folding buckle. The timepiece reflects the design aesthetic and mechanical standards of the CPCP line, which focused on historical motifs and refined watchmaking.
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Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Movement
- Manual-wind caliber 9780MC
- Reference
- 2697
- Collection
- Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP)
- Production
- Limited edition of 100 pieces
- Case material
- 18k yellow gold
- Dial signature
- CARTIER PARIS
- Place recorded
- France
- Case dimensions
- 25 x 34 mm
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Blue sapphire cabochon set in the winding crown • Black Roman numerals printed on a silver dial • Blued Breguet-style hands • 18k yellow gold folding clasp on a leather strap
- Case and Dial Design
- The Cartier Santos-Dumont 1913 ref. 2697 is housed in an 18k yellow gold case measuring 25 mm by 34 mm. It features a distinctive design characterized by a thicker case profile compared to standard models, accompanied by rounded lugs that sweep directly from the case body. The winding crown is adorned with a blue cabochon, a consistent feature across the Santos-Dumont line. The dial is rendered in silver, serving as a backdrop for the black Roman numeral hour markers. It is explicitly signed "CARTIER PARIS," distinguishing it within the CPCP collection. The time is displayed via blued Breguet-style hands, which provide a contrast against the silver-toned surface of the dial. The construction is intended to evoke the aesthetic of early 20th-century Cartier timepieces.
- Collection and History
- The ref. 2697 belongs to the Collection Privée Cartier Paris, launched in 1998 to refocus the brand on its historical roots and mechanical heritage. This specific model is a tribute to the early 20th-century Santos-Dumont, which is recognized as the first pilot's watch created by Louis Cartier for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Production of this reference was strictly limited to 100 examples. The watch's design honors the original heritage of the Santos-Dumont while incorporating the more robust, masculine, and finished characteristics required by the CPCP criteria.
- Movement and Mechanical Standards
- This watch is powered by a manual-wind movement, designated by the vendor as caliber 9780MC. The source identifies this movement as a derivative of a Jaeger-LeCoultre base. It was developed to meet the requirements of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP), which mandated high-end mechanical standards. The CPCP movement design reflects the brand's shift toward emphasizing mechanical interest and refined finishing following the quartz era.
Identification
- Reference
- 2697
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The specific serial number within the 100-piece production run is not identified
- Research required: The exact year of manufacture is stated only as circa 2004