Scarcely produced Salmon Santos 1575-1 in platinum.

This rare edition pays homage to Cartier’s pioneering spirit — a lineage that began in 1904, when Louis Cartier created the first modern wristwatch for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Over a century later, that spirit of innovation is reinterpreted in this sophisticated, highly limited release, where tradition meets restraint in its most elegant form.

The case, forged from 950 platinum, possesses a quiet gravitas that only this noble metal can confer. Softly lustrous and impeccably hand-polished, the platinum frame is anchored by the Santos’s signature design elements: exposed screws on the bezel, a squared profile with rounded edges, and a proportional elegance that wears effortlessly across generations.

But it is the dial that transforms this watch into a true collector’s piece. Rendered in a warm salmon hue, it shifts subtly with the light — from muted rose to hints of copper — creating a soft interplay of texture and tone. Roman numerals and a chemin-de-fer minute track are balanced with understated blued-steel hands in Breguet style, all underscoring Cartier’s mastery of timeless visual codes. A discreet “secret signature” at VII offers a quiet nod to those who know where to look.

A look "under the hood" at the manually wound Calibre 021 MC, derived from the legendary Frédéric Piguet Calibre 21. It was conceived with a singular ambition: to be the thinnest mechanical movement in the world. Upon its debut, it accomplished exactly that—holding the world record for ultra-thin construction for an impressive 21 years. Yet even beyond its record-setting status, this enduring design—now over 90 years old—continues to be crafted and appreciated for its technical finesse. Measuring just 1.75 mm in thickness and 20.4 mm in diameter, the 021 MC remains a marvel of miniaturization. A testament to mechanical ingenuity and aesthetic restraint, the 021 MC is as much a celebration of horological heritage as it is a technical achievement

Only 90 pieces are ever produced and they date back to 1994.