Unlike the quartz version of the Santos, this more desirable mechanical example possesses an automatic movement that showcases the timeless art of traditional watchmaking.
Today's offering showcases this all-original Certified Pre-Owned Santos. It has fully Cartier parts and presents in gorgeous condition - about a 9.7 out of 10. The bracelet shows only mild stretch. It presents as mint on the wrist.
A Master Watchmaker has overhauled the movement, and it continues to keep very accurate time. The winding is usually quite stiff with this model making them good candidates for using a watch winder.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Cartier Santos:
Worn by Bill Clinton, Elton John, and Djimon Hounsou, 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
- Model: Mens Santos
- Serial no.: 29xxxxx548
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Set Date, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Men - today a unisex size
- Case material: Stainless steel and 18K gold
- Case condition: Presents as just short of mint. Very slight remnants of wear and signs of previous polishing to the back. Presents as mint on the wrist.
- Case markings (outer): Cartier, Swiss Made, OR ET ACIER, Automatique
- Dimensions: 32mm wide with guards x 41mm long
- Dial: White, black Roman numerals, 'epee' hands, secret Cartier signature at "7", original, mint
- Movement type: Cartier automatic, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring
- Band: Santos bracelet, stainless steel with 18K accents, polished and brushed, excellent, sized to fit a wrist of approx. 7.2 inches, adjustable, shows only mild stretch and the finish presents as mint condition
- Serviced: Yes, a Master Watchmaker has overhauled the movement making it ready for immediate enjoyment. The winding is usually quite stiff with this model making them good candidates for using a watch winder. 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.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Keeping very accurate time.
- 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
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
