Cartier Santos Octagon 2965 (18K yellow gold)

The Cartier Santos was designed by Louis Cartier in the year 1904. He created this for his good friend Alberto Santos Dumont, a Brazilian aviation pioneer. Before that time, many watches and pocket watches were round in shape. But the Cartier Santos was given a more outspoken design, which was a square case with screws in the bezel. About 70 years later, these two designs would be introduced together by Gerald Genta in the Royal Oak.

Those who are interested in watches will surely have come across the name Gerald Genta. He was a jeweller who had art as a personal hobby, a true legend in the Swiss watch industry from the 20th century! His name is in line with the most successful watches of all time: the Audemars Piquet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. The most recognisable aspects are the octagonal bezel combined with its screws.

In the 1990s, Cartier revised the Santos model. They did this by replacing it with an octagonal case and matching bezel with screws. This was probably a wink to the Royal Oak. The Cartier Santos Octagon came in two variants: full steel and steel/gold. However, we must not forget a variant, one that we do not come across very often. This is the wonderful example we have in front of us here, finished in full 18K yellow gold! 

This beautiful 18K yellow gold vintage Cartier Santos Octagon 2965 is a true eye-catcher. With its sharp case and sharp lugs, the watch is in excellent condition. The slim 29mm case shape makes this watch perfect for both women and men. The 18K yellow gold Cartier bracelet which shows no stretch for its age and features the Cartier logo on the clasp makes this Octagon 2965 wear like a great piece of jewellery. The automatic movement has been serviced. This beautiful 18K yellow gold vintage Cartier Santos Octagon 2965 comes with the red Cartier box and 1-year mechanical warranty from 10 over 10. 

What you need to know:
- White dial, Roman hour markers and blue hands
- Blue cabochon crown
- 18K yellow gold case in beautiful condition
- 18K yellow gold bracelet without stretch and Cartier logo on the clasp
- Supplied with red Cartier box
- Movement serviced 
- 1 year mechanical warranty
- Free insured shipping within the EU