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 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 fully Cartier parts down to the dial, hands, and crown and presents as gorgeous condition - overall about a 9.6 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 its original bracelet shows only light stretch.
A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it (a $495 value). It continues to run very accurately. 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, a 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.: 296613571
- 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, stamped with Cartier registration number
- Case condition: Presents as very close wrist to mint as wrist. Only very slight remnants of wear. The lightly stamped Cartier registration numbers that are often not visible on these watches because of having been polished, are still fully intact. The back has very slight remnants of wear from the the bracelet contacting it.
- 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. 7 inches, adjustable, presents as just short of mint condition with only light stretch. If you need additional links for the bracelet, please inquire.
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
- Timing: Timed to precision 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 watchmakers both of whom each have over forty 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; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
