It clearly demonstrates the distinction associated with Cartier and is easily recognizable at a glance - stainless steel case, classic white dial with Roman numerals, blue steel "epee" hands, sapphire topped crown, and Santos bracelet.
Unlike the quartz version of the Santos, this mechanical example has a mechanism that showcases the timeless art of traditional Swiss watchmaking.
It is fully Cartier and presents as gorgeous condition. The finish presents as about a 9.8 out of 10. The bracelet has fairly mild stretch, so overall it presents as about a 9.5. It presents beautifully on the wrist.
Note that the blued steel hands came out looking brighter under the photography lights than they do in person.
A Master Watchmaker has just disassembled the movement down to its last screw and overhauled it, and it has been meticulously detailed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Note that the waterproofing gasket in the crown makes this model slightly stiff to wind. If you would prefer never to handwind it, it's a great candidate to be placed on a watch winder for convenience.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Cartier Santos:
Worn by Jennifer Aniston, Anna Wintour, and the late Princess Diana, Cartier watches have long been favorites of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and anyone desiring to wear a timepiece of distinction.
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. After hearing complaints from his friend about how difficult it was to access his pocket watch in the cockpit, Cartier rose to the challenge by creating a special watch that could be strapped to the wrist.
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Maker: Cartier
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic
- Designed for: Women
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case markings (outer): Cartier, Automatique (the other markings are light from having been previously polished)
- Case condition: Just short of mint with signs of previous polishing to the back. On the wrist it presents as mint.
- Dimensions: 24mm wide (without crown) x 34.5mm long
- Dial: White, black painted Roman numerals, Cartier signature at X, refinished to mint condition
- Hands: Original, blue steel, "epees". Note that the blued steel hands came out looking brighter under the photography lights than they do in person.
- Movement type: Cartier Swiss made automatic
- Band: Santos bracelet, stainless steel, polished and brushed, approx. 6.25 inches, adjustable, finish presents on the wrist as mint condition and it has fairly mild stretch. Please inquire if you need additional links.
- Serviced: Yes, freshly fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- 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
