Not a large watch, this Certified Pre-Owned mens Octagon measures 31mm wide and the crown and guards add a couple more millimetres. It features a stainless steel case with 18K gold octagonal bezel, classic white Roman dial with blue steel "epee" hands, sapphire topped crown, and mechanical Cartier movement.
Unlike the quartz version of the Santos, this more desirable mechanical example possesses an automatic movement and in a way showcases the timeless art of traditional watchmaking.
It has fully Cartier parts down to the original dial, hands, and crown and presents as gorgeous condition - overall about a 9.7 out of 10. On the wrist it presents nearly like new.
It has been freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker (a $495 value). Note that the waterproofing gasket in the crown normally makes this model stiff to wind, even after servicing. If you would prefer never to handwind it, it's a great candidate to be placed on a watch winder for convenience.
It is keeping time on par with a brand new Cartier watch in our testing position.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Cartier Santos:
Cartier created the Santos in honor of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Alberto Santos-Dumont, a true daring aviation pioneer, flew in France and Europe in some of the first prototype airplanes.
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Maker: Cartier
- Model: Mens Santos Octagon (Automatic)
- Serial no.: 296,632,99x
- Year built: c. 1990's
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 31mm diameter (without crown) x 38mm long lug tip to tip, 9mm thick
- Case material: Stainless steel and 18K gold
- Case markings (outside): Cartier, Automatique, stamped with Cartier registration number, Swiss Made, AC 17.90gr, OR 0.750, 2.65gr,
- Case condition: Presents as mint
- Dial: White, black Roman numerals, Cartier signature at VII, outer minute track, aperture for date, blue steel 'epee' hands, original, mint condition
- Movement type: Cartier automatic
- Band: Santos bracelet, stainless steel and 18K gold, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist of approx. 7.3 inches, adjustable, presents as mint condition on the wrist with fairly moderate stretch. If you need additional links for the bracelet, please inquire.
- Servicing: A Master Watchmaker has serviced it ($495 value)
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
