Cartier · Santos de Cartier

Santos de Cartier watch — Medium model, automatic movement, steel, interchangeable metal and leather bracelets — CRWSSA0029

$8,400

Made in 1904 so aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont could read the time without letting go of his controls, the Santos is arguably the world's first men's wristwatch — its exposed screws and bezel a century ahead of the integrated-bracelet craze. This reference: Medium model, automatic movement, steel, interchangeable metal and leather bracelets. Sold through Cartier boutiques and cartier.com.