WHY THIS WATCH
Many see the Cartier Santos, which was introduced by Louis Cartier in 1904, as the first purpose designed men’s wrist watch. The Santos had a very revolutionary asthetic at the time it was released, with it's square case and visible screws on the bezel, it had a downrigth industrial look, during an era where that wasn't popular. Do these design elements remind you of anything? 70 years later Gerald Genta would borrow some of these design elements for the Audemars Piquet Royal Oak, a legendary watch in it's own right. The Santos has remained a mainstay in Cartier’s collection ever since its introduction more than a century ago.
This particular example is a Santos Carree from the 1980's. It measures 29mm across, and I would say it wears like a 36-38mm watch. On the wrist this watch exudes a 1980's Neo-Vintage vibe that I love. The watch falls beautifully around the wrist due to the integrated bracelet. I love how the explosed screws in the bracelet are arranged erradictly. This is very comfortable and versatile every piece that I can compare to a Rolex reference 1603. Jeans and brunch, coctail hour, business dinner, this watch just feels right at home almost anywhere.
THE LITTLE DETAILS
Watch is from the 1980's and is in overall excellent condition, with some light wear on the case and bracelet. I would give the case a 9/10, with most of the wear being on the gold bezel. The bracelet is in excellent shape, having received a light polish, around 9/10 as well. The watch recenetly received a full overhaul and service by a watchmaker, and is keeping excellent time. The watch comes with box only, no papers. Please note the box is authentic Cartier but belongs to a different model.
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