Amazing grey ”slate dial”, unpolished(!) case and professional serviced movement with an almost 2 years of warranty!
The Watch
In 1904, Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont complained to friend Louis Cartier about the unreliability and impracticality of using a pocket watch while flying. Cartier designed a flat wristwatch with a square bezel and gave it to Santos-Dumont. The Santos’ case was seemingly inspired by a square pocket watch Cartier had produced, but the highly legible dial design telegraphs a shift to Art Deco style that would define the 1920s and 1930s, and continues to define Cartier’s design aesthetic to this day.
The case was conceived to be robust and the screws that secure the glass were intended to recall the legs of the new Eiffel tower. Similarly, the blackened Roman numerals suggest the radial layout of Paris’ streets and wide boulevards.
In 1978, Cartier gave the watch an integrated bracelet instead of the traditional leather strap. Cartier made the case and bracelet out of stainless steel, a true change in course for the maison that had only worked with precious metals before this time. Cartier also added 18k gold to the case and bracelet to give the watch a touch of luxury. This “bimetal” gold-steel design would go on to be extremely popular in the 1980s (have Wall Street’s Gordon Gecko in mind).
Specific Information
Object nr: WOFS Salesmission
Brand: Cartier
Model: Santos Carrée ”slate dial” (note: this grey slate dial is a replaced dial with blue hands instead of the silver hands)
Reference: 2960
Year: 1980’s early 90’s
Movement: Automatic cal. 2671
Material: Stainless steel
Original crown: Yes
Dimensions: 29mm x 41mm, without crown. 18mm lug width.
Strap/Bracelet: Original Cartier bracelet (0284). Fits 16-17 cm wrists. Two extra link parts included.
Box/Papers: Original Cartier pouch included
Serviced: Yes, the watch is professional serviced and under warranty until 2025-04-25.
The Condition
This Cartier Santos is the best we ever seen and will probably be the best we ever will see.
Amazing grey slate dial without any marks or damage, beautiful blue hands and a tight bracelet.
The watch got some signs of wear at the case and bracelet. They become more or less visible depending on angle and light, but due to its age its in a very good condition with all original, unpolished proportions.
Supplied with the watch is an original red Cartier pouch.
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