Which famous aviator inspired the creation of Cartier's Santos watch?
Charles Lindbergh
Amelia Earhart
Alberto Santos-Dumont
Howard Hughes
Answer
The Cartier Santos watch was inspired by Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. The timepiece was designed in 1904 to allow Santos-Dumont to check the time while flying, making it one of the first wristwatches created for a specific purpose.
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