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Cartier Women's W25066Z6 Santos Demoiselle Stainless Steel and 18K Gold Watch

• Swiss Made watch with Cartier Swiss-quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal; Case diameter: 22 mm
• Solid square stainless steel case and alternating combination stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold five link bracelet

Product Description

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Elegant and refined, this Cartier watch is a stunning tribute to the pioneer aviator Santos-Dumont. The Santos Demoiselle attracts attention with a luxurious band of alternating stainless steel and 18-karat yellow gold. Set in a stainless steel 22-millimeter case and bezel, the watch also features an 18-karat yellow gold octagonal crown set with a faceted spinel. The square, silvered opaline-white dial has bold Roman-numeral hour markers and sword-shaped steel hands. Powered by Cartier's own Swiss-quartz, two-hand movement, this divine timepiece is also water resistant to 99 feet.

The Cartier Story

The name Cartier is synonymous with luxury, quality, and style. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company became renowned worldwide for its design and production of beautiful jewelry and opulent objets d'art. A royal commission in 1904 made Cartier a supplier to Europe's Crowned Heads of State and led England's King Edward VII to describe Louis Cartier, grandson of the founder, as the jeweler of Kings, the King among jewellers.

By the early 20th century, Cartier had expanded its collection to include watches. At a time when pocket watches were still considered de rigueur for the distinguished gentleman, Cartier helped popularize the wristwatch, making it a bold fashion statement for men and women as well as a status symbol among the well-to-do. Louis Cartier is credited with creating the first men's wristwatch, the Santos, in 1904. He developed and named the watch for his client and friend, the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a device that would allow him to read the time without taking his hands off the controls of his airplane.

Other classic designs followed, including Cartier's signature timepiece--the Tank--which debuted in 1917 during the First World War and was inspired by the tough new war machine the Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe. Cartier's first water-resistant watch was named after the Pasha of Marrakesh, who requested that Cartier create watch that he could wear while in his swimming pool and not lose track of time.

And while it is known more for its luxurious design, Cartier is also credited with creating the highly functional deployment folding clasp in 1910, which is now used by watchmakers around the globe.

Modern Cartier watchmakers still base their watch designs on the early fundamentals developed by Louis Cartier. Treasured by collectors, Cartier watches are distinguished by their impressive variety of shapes (round, square, oval, Tank, Tortue and Tonneau), by their exceptional materials and workmanship, and by their recognizable Cartier aesthetic, an elegant blend of classic and modern design.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000SBKFRY
• Item model number: W25066Z6
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,621 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understated Classic, July 30, 2006

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Julia Masi "Julia Masi" - See all my reviews
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This watch always looks appropriate. The combination of gold and stainless steel gives it an understated elegance. It is so comfortable on the wrist that you'll probably forget you have it on. I recieved this watch as a graduation gift in 1996 and its still my favortie.