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Cartier Santos Carree 18k Or Massif (Ref. 2960)

$21,600.00

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This specific example is the Gordon Gekko model: a solid gold Cartier Santos Carree, and a brick on the wrist. Many people don't know this, but the Carree was the watch of the 80s. The watch of Wall Street, Cartier's first sports dress watch. The Carree would be Cartier's first Santos ever produced on a bracelet as a sports watch. Why the two-tone 2961 is a classic, the Or Massif is like no other. 

How the Santos Began Its Life - In 1904, Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont complained about the unreliability and impracticality of using a pocket watch while flying. Louis Cartier designed a flat wristwatch with a square bezel, which became the first mass-produced men's wristwatch. Santos-Dumont became the first person to be filmed in an airplane flight in 1906, taking 21.5 seconds with a Cartier watch on his wrist. The Santos-Dumont watch was offered in platinum and yellow gold models. Cartier also developed the deployant mechanism for the straps, which is still used today. The Santos continued to be manufactured through the first half of the 20th century, but its square design declined due to WW2 and military requirements for round watches. In 1978, Cartier redesigned the Santos de Cartier, adding an integrated bracelet and stainless steel case and bracelet, a "bimetal" gold-steel design that became popular in the 1980s.

Specifications

Reference: 2960

Model: Santos Carree

Movement: An automatic mechanical movement. When inspected, we confirmed the watch is running great and might have seen a service not too long ago. We replaced the gaskets to ensure they are in good condition. 

Year: Circa 1980s

Contents: Watch Only

Case: This reference 2960 is the large Santos Carree with a fantastic 29mm case. The case has thick chamfers and normal wear. 

Dial: The white lacquer dial is immaculate and has been inspected under a loupe to ensure it is flawless. 

Strap & Buckle: The original Carree Bracelet is in nice condition. It has 20 links with one micro-adjustment on the deployant. On a 7.2-inch wrist, it fits perfectly.

 

Cartier Santos Carree 18k Or Massif (Ref. 2960)

$21,600.00

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Worth A Read

This specific example is the Gordon Gekko model: a solid gold Cartier Santos Carree, and a brick on the wrist. Many people don't know this, but the Carree was the watch of the 80s. The watch of Wall Street, Cartier's first sports dress watch. The Carree would be Cartier's first Santos ever produced on a bracelet as a sports watch. Why the two-tone 2961 is a classic, the Or Massif is like no other. 

How the Santos Began Its Life - In 1904, Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont complained about the unreliability and impracticality of using a pocket watch while flying. Louis Cartier designed a flat wristwatch with a square bezel, which became the first mass-produced men's wristwatch. Santos-Dumont became the first person to be filmed in an airplane flight in 1906, taking 21.5 seconds with a Cartier watch on his wrist. The Santos-Dumont watch was offered in platinum and yellow gold models. Cartier also developed the deployant mechanism for the straps, which is still used today. The Santos continued to be manufactured through the first half of the 20th century, but its square design declined due to WW2 and military requirements for round watches. In 1978, Cartier redesigned the Santos de Cartier, adding an integrated bracelet and stainless steel case and bracelet, a "bimetal" gold-steel design that became popular in the 1980s.

Specifications

Reference: 2960

Model: Santos Carree

Movement: An automatic mechanical movement. When inspected, we confirmed the watch is running great and might have seen a service not too long ago. We replaced the gaskets to ensure they are in good condition. 

Year: Circa 1980s

Contents: Watch Only

Case: This reference 2960 is the large Santos Carree with a fantastic 29mm case. The case has thick chamfers and normal wear. 

Dial: The white lacquer dial is immaculate and has been inspected under a loupe to ensure it is flawless. 

Strap & Buckle: The original Carree Bracelet is in nice condition. It has 20 links with one micro-adjustment on the deployant. On a 7.2-inch wrist, it fits perfectly.