Not a large watch, this Certified Pre-Owned midsize Octagon measures 31mm wide and the crown and guards add a couple more millimeters. It features a stainless steel case with octagonal bezel, classic original 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 all of its original Cartier parts and presents as gorgeous condition. The bracelet has moderate stretch. Otherwise it presents as a 9.7 out of 10. On the wrist it presents nearly like new.
Its case shows light signs of polishing to the back - on the wrist it presents as mint. Its original untouched dial is mint. And the finish on the original bracelet presents as mint.
One of our Master Watchmakers who has performed authorized watchmaking work for Cartier for the brand’s own service center, has freshly serviced it and installed a correct new mainspring and correct new balance staff (a $645 value). Note that the waterproofing gasket in the crown normally makes this model slightly stiff to wind. If you would prefer never to handwind it, it's a great candidate to place on a watch winder for convenience.
For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
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)
- Year built: c. 1990's
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 31mm x 38mm (without crown), 9mm thick
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (outside): Cartier, Automatique
- Case condition: Presents as very close wrist to mint with light signs of previous polishing to the back. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous 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 Swiss made automatic
- Band: Santos bracelet, stainless steel, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist of approx. just over 6.5 inches, adjustable, moderate stretch, otherwise the finish presents as mint condition. If you need additional links for the bracelet, please inquire.
- Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers who has performed authorized watchmaking work for Cartier for the brand’s own service center, has freshly serviced it and installed a correct new mainspring and correct new balance staff (a $645 value). Note that the waterproofing gasket in the crown normally makes this model slightly stiff to wind. If you would prefer never to handwind it, it's a great candidate to place on a watch winder for convenience.
- Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of four watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
- 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
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
