Alberto Santos-Dumont and His Fantabulous Flying Machine | Watchfinder & Co.

What would you do if you inherited a family fortune? Buy yourself a nice manor in the country? A collection of exotic cars, a yacht maybe? That was the rather pleasant position Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont found himself in back at the tail end of the 19th century, and he could have spent that money on nice things, but he chose to do something else: he invented the world’s first powered, heavier-than-air flying machine.
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After a hard weeks work I come home and after all the chores at home I get a dozen minutes for myself. I could have just sat in silence but chose to play the video and I am so glad I did. So relaxing to hear a great story while watching great shots of an even greater watch!! Some people meditate, I watch Watchfinder videos 🙏

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@Kaiser James Instablaster =)

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What an incredible channel this is. Where else can you find such information about historical and important events , linked to stunning time pieces, told by a slightly lisping but wonderful engaging narrator, who chooses his words like a best-selling author. Simply astounding.

[@Phelipe7San]

Great! As a Brazilian I'm extremely proud of this timepiece.

[@supernova150]

i guess you are extremely proud with favelas, narcos and decapitations too...sorry but Brasil is a shithole.

[@Eragon954]

Antonio O, we need to cling to the very few good things, you surely do understand.

[@victorarmanii]

Ai vc conhece mesmo o país hein ma brother...

[@leonardofarias1]

Brasil aqui tambem 👌🏿

[@lonesomepiper6783]

Besides his first owner , there’s nothing “Brazilian” in anything regarding this watch.

[@inkitatus1]

Ultimate aviation timepiece! Sad story though, plagued by MS & distraught that the flying machines that he pioneered were used for war he eventually hung himself. Such a shame this true hero doesn't get the recognition he deserves. Good vid, cheers 👍👍

[@hanifmacca]

oh sad. I did not know this.

[@efxnews4776]

In Brazil he is a national hero, and every children knows him...

[@leonardofarias1]

On this channel we learn about history and watches, and that is what i love here ! As a Brazilian, I am very proud of Santos Dumont.

[@ct2hha]

It's a shame not all the Brazilians think as you....I'm sure your country would be amazing!!

[@matthewmoore4701]

Combining my two passions, flying and wristwatches. An amazing video, as ever.

[@raulacunabejarano9497]

Superb. I already knew the story and yet I learned many new bits of info. One of the coolest origin stories in the watch world. Keep up the good work!

[@couch_gag]

I just love the simplicity of this watch and I can safely say is my new favourite.

[@danielvilla4097]

I got the new santos medium and I have to say it’s a very comfortable everyday watch. It doesn’t grab the attention, it doesn’t scream look at me, but it checks a lot of boxes in terms of comfort. I thought the jubilee bracelet was comfortable, but the bracelet on this watch is equally comfortable. It’s not a heavy watch and that makes it perfect for everyday wear

[@Lokistar13]

Best... watch Channel... ever

[@angryarchitect2731]

I just picked up a santos blue dial three weeks ago and I haven’t taken it off since. This video makes me appreciate it even more.

[@BollocksThreeofThem]

I know you’ve done the Santos already… but the new Santos Dumont special releases from 2023 Watches and Wonders would make for a very fine deep dive. The skeleton model Santos Dumont with the demoiselle plane micro rotor is just inspired…

[@nickwilson1476]

one of the best episodes yet!

[@anastasevp]

Great history, from the Great Santos Dumont, the first man to really fly an airplaine!!!

[@rcelio1]

Another quality video. Thank you.

[@nodieusa]

I was born and raised in the same State Alberto Santos Dumont was born and raised (Minas Gerais). My family has resided in Minas Gerais since the 1600's (the farthest back I've been able to track). I foresee a Cartier Santos coming to my collection rather soon!!!

[@goldendawn7]

Cartier does not get enough credit for their design language. They make so many distinct and attractive watches, none looking cartoonish or cheap. One could say every Rolex is simply a variation on a basic theme, but cartier makes several unique lines. The tank, the santos, Ballon Bleu, later on the roadster, even today with the amazing looking Drive. Im glad they got in on the in-house game, hopefully that will propel them into the rarified air of the truly respected amongst horology.

[@carlosfcruz-rr9hp]

What a great story and well told.i am glad I found you.

[@grottonisred6541]

Great story, I always learn something from these videos....great viewing.

[@Kpiotr]

Hell, Cartier has never been very convincing to me, but I had no idea about this story. Now it makes so much more sense to me. Great video.

[@4034miguel]

As always and as I get accustomed to expect, a great video and history

[@anubhavtaneja3771]

The crown is GORGEOUS

[@cfrincon]

Beautiful piece!

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One of the best youtube channels for so many reasons

[@GWOSAPAT]

I love these videos. Thanks

[@DuyHoang-mj5hz]

Lots of viewer complained about dial printing ! Well, look up for an image about printed newspaper back in last century and you will see the similarity of the font between this watch and that old newspaper. The imperfection printing quality recalls this watch back in the old days as well as the story is told 👍

[@richardsherwin3259]

Another great video 👍 This one makes me wish I’d never sold my Tank. Drat!

[@ABH313]

A Cartier Santos will be my next watch

[@steven_vogt]

I never thought I’d want a Santos but now I do. Damn you Mr. Talking Hands! ;))

[@SyaelendraStudioTube]

This video deserve an in-hand details of Cartier Santos line up itself (At least more than one). From the first wrist functional pilot’s watch of Cartier Santos Dumont, late 70’s Santos Galbee, early 2000 Santos Galbee XL 2823, alongside with Santos Demoiselle and recent Santos 100 series. Or even Cartier Panthére who has a straight DNA from Santos Dumont. I believe this early 1900’s original industrial design of Santos Dumont influenced 70’s cycle era of Gerald Genta’s phenomenal work for watch industry until today. Cheers 🍻

[@MisterKnightly]

This was a great video.

[@nikony9555]

Another awesome and interesting video

[@edeggermont]

What a beautiful story

[@lonesomepiper6783]

In the US only. Everywhere in the world, only Santos is recognized as the airplane inventor...

[@efxnews4776]

@@lonesomepiper6783 not exactly... Sadly only brazilians carry on Dumont's torch, and even so, most people outside Brazil, that know the story either dismiss without even considering truth, or know, but don't care... Fact is both the Wright brothers and Dumont are doing similar things at same time, Dumont was already flying all over Europe, while the brothers were thinking about flying. The first airplane of Dumont, flew 1906, but in France nobody know anything about the Wright brothers. So it's safe to say that they all invented the airplane in different versions. Dumont 14-bis is a canard, a completly different configuration than the flyers |, || and |||, from Wright brothers. One year later, Dumont was developing the Demoisele, Wich is consider to be the first modern airplane, and conceptually is the basis for ultralight flight.

[@jdanielortega]

Flawless, as every video of yours.

[@CrepitusRex]

Excellent video.

[@georgeadeh8859]

Nice recap of history

[@gabrieltataru7366]

Love the watch, love the review - spit on as allways from the “Morgan Freeman” of watch reviews. Keep it up! ☺️👍

[@AT-AT-AT-AT]

thanks for this 🇧🇷

[@CleanFinish2023]

I was hoping the review would come after the back story? I’m looking to buy one and knew the history but was hoping to find more out about the watch itself!

[@redmurder13]

Can you guys cover the Rado Diastar soon? I love the production and the info you put out in these videos :D

[@kadajawi6567]

Fascinating story, as always. Maybe a suggestion on the more affordable side of things: Stowa Antea KS vs Nomos Tangente? I'm sure there's a fascinating story to tell, with Stowa creating the watch that more or less inspired Nomos in the first place in the 30s (amongst other brands), to be revived in the 90s by Nomos, which in turn inspired Stowa to produce such a watch themselves. And how Hartmut Esslinger of Sony and Apple fame is involved with Stowa.

[@carlorjj]

Fantastic review, this still a very nice Watch, Santos Dumond never patented the Demoiselle, so anyone could build one, the project and build plans were published in the Mechanic Popular Magazine of june, jully 1910,.

[@afarhan21]

True pilot's watch!

[@nsbrando]

great video review, please do a review on the JLC reverso 1931

[@EricJohnson-vi6ri]

Could you create a video covering the history of the Rolex Milgauss?

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Eric Johnson rolex with understatement 👍

[@stoiankirezov8532]

I second that request. Under the radar watch with great value.

[@iSirPS]

he covered it in some other video regarding Swiss RR watch, if i remember correctly.

[@bradirvin919]

So he just released a video on the Milgauss.. He called it "the worst watch ever". The comment section on that video is pretty heated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIbVZqRtfdqbmqs

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

This model 'Santos' Large, steel, leather strap and personalised buckle, gave me in their day the Magic Kings. But the most important is that it work turning at the second !!!, in my wrist, of course. It's not bad at all as clon.

[@RobertoRodriguez-bb8lq]

Excellent history video , I never hear from the Cuervo & Sobrino watches I'm sure they have and interesting history with the Eiffel Tower stile .

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killer video bru

[@ibrahimsalame3895]

Can you please make a video on the several variants of the Cartier Tank?

[@stoiankirezov8532]

I personally would go with the wssa0010 the stainless steel and medium size makes it quite a versatile everyday watch. It's a pity you didn't show the quick switch system or the easy way you can shorten the bracelet. The only thing that I could really ask for is a better dial especially at this price point. Well also they could add a rubber strap with the leather one they give then it would make it quite a compelling travel watch. Great work as always 👌

[@francomunoz3296]

Dear, love your videos and your British lyrics. Could you make a video for the Cartier Roadster? Would absolutely be gratefull

[@oeiras99]

Great video of a watch with a unique history. The Cartier Tank has an equally fascinating past being inspired by a World War I tank from 1917 and presented to General Pershing, the commander-in-chief of American forces in France, by Louis Cartier. Is there a video about the Tank?

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Good investment this Cartier Tank, and as always an incredibly interesting review. Any chance Watchfinder could review a Grand Seiko Spring Drive? Never come across them and the 2nd hand market is surprisingly high.

[@Mushamir]

Hey there! I know this might not be on par with your channel, but would love to see your thoughts on Orient (the watch brand) and the Orient Star. Or perhaps even the 3 big Japanese watches - Citizen, Seiko and Orient.

[@jomni]

Watchfinder is being bought by Richemont. Hope they keep featuring other brands in the videos. I really enjoy watching them. :D

[@Hamburgerdad]

Very interesting. This timepiece is discussed in length in Hodinkee's magazine, Volume 1. It's a fascinating read if you want more insight on this piece. Thanks for the video!

[@desaurus713]

Can you review the 2018 Santos de Cartier medium? Thank you

[@Lorenzo1972.]

Why haven’t you done the Cartier de Santos (white or blue)?! Please.

[@hanspotterman4414]

Could you review omega seamaster aqua terra day date ?

[@ezpages]

Will the videos continue after the sale to Richemont?

[@RadoDani]

I think I’m gonna buy a Pentax.

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I confess I come to listen to your verbal talent. You could be talking about poultry or trigonometry; it would not matter. Your BS is prime quality, best in the business. Keep it coming. I have to get that watch!

[@SWatchik]

I was just looking at these on your website the other day... and then you make a video on them. I like to think it's my fault this video exists.

[@mrchampipi6278]

Same thing for me exactly. "Discovered" the watch only a hanfull of weeks ago, such a surprise to see it on this channel. Just wished the watch itself was detailed a bit more

[@lochlannmacdonald1679]

Great video! Breitling Navitimer

[@jjDemir]

what a history lesson...

[@RafaelCosta-oi3be]

Finally a foreigner who recognizes that we Brazilians invented the airplane.

[@timo_8488]

You mean ”a Brazilian” invented the airplane.

[@carlitoxb110]

You didn’t invent anything, a person who happened to be born in the same country as you did it

[@brambled8763]

take a look at the newest speedmaster racing and perhaps compare it to the moon watch?

[@imampekalongan5229]

good looking...n nice watch,how much price?

[@jlg395]

Why do you never include lume shots?

[@xapaiz]

That’s what I call a functional watch! Uma brilhante e triste história de sucesso e glamour ao declínio e depressão de Dummont

[@Claus1100xx]

Would love to see a Planet Ocean vs Submariner or something of that sort.

[@menaseven9093]

Thank you for clarifying that Santos Dumont invented the airplane and not the right the same confusion happened with Nikola Tesla who invented radio and Marconi. I like Cartier beautiful watches like the Pasha, the Santos Dumont, the roadster and the American tank.

[@a1onso427]

I know this is silly, but the bolts not lined up in order bothers me.

[@paulmiller8579]

I would like to see a SMPO Chrono Vs a SMPO and the merits of each watch with Escapment evaluations.... etc..... Reference Numbers 215.30.46.51.01.001 Vs 215.30.40.20.01.001 and a brief talk about George Daniels and his contribution to Horology. Also how Rolex has not Innovated in the Horological world with the Submariner and how Omega have so many Limited Editions.... Please make this Video..... If you do make this video please include the word "Spingledoink"..... Many thanks in Advance.......

[@EastMontana1]

This watch is a beauty and so much history behind it. Unfortunately Cartier companies were bought by people that don’t care about legacies and destroyed the company’s. I feel sorry 😐 for the part of our past being pushed around by people without integrity and upbringing. Santos lives in our hearts for his achievements in life. ❤️🇧🇷🇫🇷🇺🇸

[@RafaelCosta-oi3be]

Ok now I have a problem, this thing will be my fixation until I get one. Thanks!

[@mrsir1872]

luckly theyre only a few thousand right now!

[@Skoniga88]

Funny a richemont brand video on the day they purchase the company

[@javelsaudades6537]

Thanks for telling the Truth!😊

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from where you get all these watches??

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Watchfinder is one of the biggest sellers of pre-owned luxury watches, that's where.

[@stefansmyname215]

0:46 I dont think anyone in the whole galaxy was thinking that, but thanks for assuming tho

[@lonesomepiper6783]

He said that because most if not all English speaking countries do not teach about Santos as the inventor of the airplane. So, most of he English speaking audience would surely assume what he said!

[@9gello]

You always ask your viewers a question at the end of each video...… and no-one ever answers! I can't bring myself to break this tradition.

[@gintonic5770]

Is it an error or is their somw background on why I see a lot of Roman Numeral faces with the 4 being displayed as "IIII" and not "IV"? I know it is nitlicky, but for a 5.000€ watch I expect more.

[@NameSchema100]

It is the classic way watchmakers write the number 4 or IIII, not a mistake by any means!

[@gintonic5770]

NameSchema100 okey, thanks for clearing this up. I was irritated by this.

[@NameSchema100]

No problem, they do it so the dial looks more "balanced out" .

[@bt82]

I believe it’s so it balances with viii on the other side of the dial.

[@SirMopy]

the 4 was usually written by romans as a IIII in watch dials. IV means jupiter and it was blasphemy to adress jupiter with time. that's why they made it IIII. afterwards it was changed to IV by the french kings. but all the watchmakers nowadays are making this for balancing the design.

[@erwannharrison8462]

bis is the french equivalent of saying b. For example 14b would be 14 bis.

[@omginever]

Dude you need to be a head of marketing for some multi-national corporation (Rolex?). Such great story telling just makes me wanna spend my last money on this piece, even though when I saw it on a thumbnail I was like "meh another cartier trying to be relevant in the 21st century, I'll pass"

[@WrongTimeWatch]

I would love to own my own watch company, or partner up with an existing one. I just need to hit the mega millions or powerball.

[@TheScottygriff]

So is it a good watch

[@LB-gb8zw]

Like a cochlear spa treatment.

[@arbiterofreason2068]

Erm I actually came to find out about the Santos XD Cool story though

[@gonzalolarrubia]

Why the number four is “IIII” and not “IV” ?

[@oeiras99]

Watchmaker's four to balance the VIII on the other side. VIII - IIII

[@SirMopy]

the 4 was usually written by romans as a IIII in watch dials. IV means jupiter and it was blasphemy to adress jupiter with time. that's why they made it IIII. afterwards it was changed to IV by the french kings. but all the watchmakers nowadays are making this for balancing the design.

[@WScarfaceWars]

Story story story. That's the main point in everything. Why should I buy anything useless as a watch if it wasn't for the story embedded into it? :)

[@TheGlasspix]

This is a home-run from Cartier, a tasteful, delicately designed piece that will be wrapped around the wrist of trendsetters.

[@DustInMyBum]

It drives me nuts how the screws are all on different angles

[@Birchwood96]

Same here. You’d think for a high end watch they would all line up.

[@joaoclaudio6060]

14 bis❤️

[@gabrielgaaferreira]

That's right, Brazilian Santos Dumont invented the airplane! And before that, Brazilian Julio Cesar Ribeiro invented the airship!

[@Panthere.vision]

Cartier Movement or eta?

[@jps3b]

You Brits are so darn debonair 😊. Love the channel!!!

[@ratnadeepmangalvedhekar595]

Tudor Pelagos LHD

[@Acarsfault]

Actually , Leonardo da Vinci established the flying principles. Inventing the wing and the first helicopter.... just to make the history right

[@AbdulRWatches]

My favorite Cartier watch even more than the Tank, fantastic looking watch with a quality movement and material. I think the next trend might be hybrid watches in some sorts, and i think it might come from Elon Musk and Tesla :)

[@richarddavis7548]

Already here - Spring Drive!

[@issealo7990]

And it is a brutally accurate and good movement, I can tell you, sir.