Cartier, Santos Carrée, ca 1980.

Case size: 23,5 x 23,5 (34,5) mm
Material: 18K gold
Movement: automatic, caliber 2670
Year: circa 1980
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Bracelet: original bracelet in 18K gold
Case number: 8'090'104'743
Accompanied by: box

Showing age-related wear throughout. The dial displays noticeable cracking. Damaged sapphire.

A simple function check indicated the movement runs; accuracy, power reserve and long-term performance have not been tested and servicing may be required at the buyer’s expense. Water resistance cannot be guaranteed and should be checked by a qualified watchmaker before any exposure to water. No right of withdrawal applies to live auction purchases.

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The Santos is a landmark in watchmaking history, originally designed in 1904 for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, it was one of the first wristwatches ever made. Decades later, in 1978, Cartier reintroduced the design with a bold new look: a square case, visible screws, and an integrated bracelet that helped define the emerging luxury sport watch category. This particular example is a rare and luxurious version from that era, crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold. It features a silvered/white dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and Cartier’s signature sapphire cabochon crown. Powered by an automatic movement, it combines everyday practicality with unmistakable elegance. The full-gold Santos Carrée remains one of the most desirable expressions of Cartier’s modern design language, confident, refined, and rooted in history.

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