Cartier Santos

Cartier Santos Galbée Moonphase - Gold & Steel - c. 1990

The legendary Santos Description When we talk about Cartier watches, the Santos model inevitably comes to mind. The first wristwatch launched by Cartier at the beginning of the 20th century, the Santos was a small revolution: a watch on the wrist, a square watch with sharp edges, visible studs to hold and secure the glass. An Art Deco style that never ceases to please and is today a real must-have for any watch enthusiast. This large, curved Santos model presents two complications that are very popular in watchmaking: the date and, above all, the moonphase. Why did Françoise choose it? This is an essential model in the Cartier repertoire. It is emblematic, both from a historical and stylistic point of view. A pleasant, practical and discreet piece. Its dial gives it a touch of elegance. This Cartier Santos is truly perfect for daily wear. Its dial and the gold/steel mix go with everything. It fits as well with a suit as with jeans. If there is one complication that Françoise particularly appreciates, it is the moonphase. A detail that brings a lot of poetry to the dial of a watch. It is elegant, practical with its quartz movement, the presence of the date, and very comfortable on the wrist with its steel bracelet and curved case. A sporty watch that can be worn on a woman's or a man's wrist. History Just like the Tank, the Santos is one of Cartier's legendary models. It was designed in 1904 by Louis Cartier for his aviator friend Alberto Santos-Dumont. A watch capable of measuring the pilot's exploits. A pioneering watch, not only for aviation but also in the history of watchmaking: it was the first men's wristwatch. In the 1980s, the range was split between the Santos-Dumont, which remained faithful to the original design, and the Santos, which gained in modernity thanks to its integrated bracelet. Even today, the Cartier Santos is available in different versions and continues to enjoy undeniable success! Dimensions Case: 29 x 41 mm Thickness: 6 mm Material Case and bracelet in 18 carat yellow gold and steel. Usage instructions Quartz watch with battery changed before sale. 1 year warranty. Keep away from humidity and heat.