Cartier Santos Dumont Ultra Thin ref. 96053 Paris Dial chronograph but the original Oyster never

but the original Oyster never disappeared and remains in the Rolex catalog

showcasing mechanical craftsmanship at a time when traditional watchmaking faced the quartz crisis

textured surface

We’ve paired this “little egg” with one of our straight end-link beads-of-rice bracelets—an ideal match that really completes the vintage look on the wrist

We’re constantly amazed by the quality and variety of dials Rolex used in vintage Datejusts over the decades

Cartier Santos Dumont Ultra Thin ref. 96053 Paris Dial chronograph but the original Oyster neverThe Cartier Santos Dumont line was born when Louis Cartier designed a wristwatch for his pilot friend Alberto Santos Dumont, who needed a hands free way to check the time while flying. This reference pays faithful tribute to that original concept. This ref 96053 features an 18k yellow gold case measuring 23 23 mm (excluding the lugs), fitted with a blue cabochon on the winding crown. The watch has an incredibly slim profileoften described as extra