Some people, especially in Brazil, think Santos Dumont co-invented the wristwatch with Louis Cartier. We know it’s not true, but according to Paul Hoffman, author of Wings of Madness – AFAIK the most comprehensive biography of Santos Dumont – he “…may have been the first civilian to own a wristwatch. Without any doubt, he gave start to the wristwatch fashion for men. Like other items of his wardrobe, the elegant men of the city (Paris) adopted it.”
That’s because Santos Dumont was very well-known in Paris not only as a genius of invention, but also because of his elegance.
Based on that I would like to hear your opinions about Santos Dumont role in the “popularization” of the wristwatch wear/use.
Regards,
Marcelo
This message has been edited by SJX on 2010-06-09 20:45:39 This message has been edited by SJX on 2010-06-12 09:50:39