SANTOS DE CARTIER Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Panthere de Cartier the IWC Portofino reflects the

the IWC Portofino reflects the sophisticated lifestyle of the Mediterranean

Considerable mastery was required to create fluid lines and a harmonious ensemble

the “Baignoire” watch is the essence of Cartier style: a unique marriage of purity and timeless chic

The 1912 design of the watch that would later be christened the “Baignoire” demonstrated Cartier's prowess in crafting watchmaking forms

SANTOS DE CARTIER Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Panthere de Cartier the IWC Portofino reflects the1904. Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell the time while flying. The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers. The rounded angles of the dial, seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations.