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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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