The Santos Demoiselle was introduced circa 2005 to commemorate the monoplane piloted by aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont. This stainless steel reference W25064Z5 features a square lady sized case housing a silvered dial with the hallmarks of a Cartier dial-printed roman markers, a secret signature, and blued hands. The watch is powered by a Swiss quartz movement for practicality and ease of servicing.
Founded in Paris in 1847, Cartier approaches horology with the perspective of a master jeweler, prioritizing form, proportion, and aesthetic purity. The Maison was a crucial pioneer of the modern wristwatch, creating the purpose-built Santos-Dumont in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and later the iconic Tank in 1917, whose "brancards" seamlessly integrated the case and lugs into a singular design.
While historically collaborating with ebauche movement suppliers, Cartier has since invested significantly in its own manufacture capabilities in Switzerland, developing a suite of in-house calibres. The brand's enduring significance lies not in technical innovation, but in creating a portfolio of iconic case shapes that are foundational to watchmaking itself.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: est. 2002 Contents: Watch and Box Genre: Neo-Vintage Dress Watch
Size: approx 20x28mm Thickness: approx. 6mm Lug Width: approx. 12mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrored finish, visible wear Bezel: Fixed, smooth mirrored finish, visible wear Dial: Silver textured dial, printed markers and track Hands: Blued sword hands
Crown: Stainless steel, push/pull cabochon crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel, brick-link style bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screwed-on, visible wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: Swiss Ebauche