This beautiful Certified Pre-Owned mens midsize Octagon measures 31mm wide and the crown and guards add a couple more millimeters. Although it is the largest version of the Octagon, by today's standards it is a unisex size, perfect for a man with a small wrist or a woman who prefers a regular size watch rather than the dainty size of the ladies version of this watch.
It features a stainless steel case with 18K bezel, classic ivory Roman dial with blue steel "epee" hands, sapphire topped crown, and Swiss Cartier mechanical 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 is all original and presents in gorgeous condition - it presents as about a 9.7 out of 10. On the wrist it presents as mint.
A Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. 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. 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 Bill Clinton, Elton John, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Aniston, Anna Wintour, and the late Princess Diana, Cartier watches have long been favourites 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
- Model: Mens Santos Octagon (Automatic)
- Serial no.: x96655427
- Year built: c. 1990's
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Date
- Designed for: Men
- Dimensions: 38mm x 31mm (without crown), 9mm thick
- Case material: Stainless steel and 18K gold
- Case markings (outside): Santos de Cartier, Automatique, Swiss Made, or Et Acier, stamped with Cartier registration number
- Case condition: Just short of mint with light remnants of wear to the back from the bracelet contacting it. Presents on the wrist 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, long, stainless steel with 18K accents, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist of approx. 7.7 inches, adjustable, finish presents as mint condition and it has mild stretch
- Serviced: Yes, a Master Watchmaker has disassembled it down to its last screw and serviced it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- 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
