Cartier Santos Carrée Tray due to the screw back

due to the screw back and round pushers) proved a hit with the GIs returning home in droves from the Second World War

This great vintage find is for the Volvo owners in the house and represents a cool look at the history of their logo design

Unlike the traditional circular depth gauges of the era

the movement of the watch might have changed but the fundamental layout of the dial did not

This particular Grand Fonds is a 1964 French Navy Reissue

Cartier Santos Carrée Tray due to the screw backThe story of the Cartier Santos dates back to the early 1900s and a fascinating man named Alberto Santos Dumont. Born in 1873 into a family of engineers and farmers, Albertos father was involved in railroad construction, instilling in Alberto a passion for travel and exploration. This naturally led to a fascination with aviation, Albertos greatest passion. After moving to France, Santos Dumont built a number of balloons, airships, and later, primitive