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1980s Cartier Santos

Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Yellow Gold 2960 Auto Grey Diamond Dial 29mm
Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Yellow Gold 2960 Auto Grey Diamond Dial 29mm

Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Yellow Gold 2960 Auto Grey Diamond Dial 29mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Santos, turned all the way up This is not the everyday Santos. Solid 18k yellow gold case

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Two-Tone 2961 Auto Burgundy Spider Dial 29mm
Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Two-Tone 2961 Auto Burgundy Spider Dial 29mm

Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Two-Tone 2961 Auto Burgundy Spider Dial 29mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

that box without apology. Key Specs: Reference: 2961 Model: Santos Carrée Year: 1980s Movement

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Ronde Steel and Gold Scarce Gray Dial Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
Cartier Santos Ronde Steel and Gold Scarce Gray Dial Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch

Cartier Santos Ronde Steel and Gold Scarce Gray Dial Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ronde collection Ladies wrist watch, 27 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter 1980s
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter 1980s

Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

a piece of Cartier’s storied legacy wherever you go. The Cartier Santos, a silver-plated beacon of

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 SS/YG 1980s
Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 SS/YG 1980s

Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 SS/YG 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 SS/YG 1980s SKU 1803 Brand Cartier Model Santos Octagon LM

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 SS/YG 1980s
Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 SS/YG 1980s

Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 SS/YG 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 1761 Brand Cartier Model Santos Octagon LM Reference 2966 Year 1980s Dial White Dial Case

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos 1564 White Roman Dial Watch, 1980s
Cartier Santos 1564 White Roman Dial Watch, 1980s

Cartier Santos 1564 White Roman Dial Watch, 1980s

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Cartier Santos reference 1564 with a white dial in quartz from the 1980s

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Octagon 2969/0906 SM 18k YG 1980s
Cartier Santos Octagon 2969/0906 SM 18k YG 1980s

Cartier Santos Octagon 2969/0906 SM 18k YG 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 1855 Brand Cartier Model Santos Octagon SM Reference 2969 Year 1980s Dial White Dial Case 18k

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

1980s Cartier Gold Tone Romance Santos Aviators
1980s Cartier Gold Tone Romance Santos Aviators

1980s Cartier Gold Tone Romance Santos Aviators

By Cartier

Located in Toronto, Ontario

These Cartier aviators are the ultimate pair of vintage sunglasses. Dating from the 1980s, these

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1980s French Sunglasses

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

’s illustrious heritage. The Santos model, introduced in the 1980s, is a testament to Cartier’s dedication to

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Cartier Santos Carree 2961 LM White Dial YG/SS 1980s
Cartier Santos Carree 2961 LM White Dial YG/SS 1980s

Cartier Santos Carree 2961 LM White Dial YG/SS 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Santos Carree 2961 LM White Dial YG/SS 1980s SKU 1811 Brand Cartier Model Santos Carree

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 SM Swiss Made Dial Steel 1980s
Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 SM Swiss Made Dial Steel 1980s

Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 SM Swiss Made Dial Steel 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 1957 Brand Cartier Model Santos Octagon SM Reference 0906 Year 1980s Dial White and Swiss Made

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Deux Or SM 78226 Paris Dial 18k WG/YG 1980s
Cartier Santos Deux Or SM 78226 Paris Dial 18k WG/YG 1980s

Cartier Santos Deux Or SM 78226 Paris Dial 18k WG/YG 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Santos Deux Or SM 78226 Paris Dial 18k White & Yellow Gold 1980s SKU: 1366 This elegant

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Stone Dial Santos Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1980s
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Stone Dial Santos Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1980s

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Stone Dial Santos Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Rare and Unique 18k Yellow Gold Santos Octagonal Watch by Cartier, Circa Mid 1980's. Original

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s Cartier Santos Lady Steel Gold Gadroon
1980s Cartier Santos Lady Steel Gold Gadroon

1980s Cartier Santos Lady Steel Gold Gadroon

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

Cartier Santos Lady model watch late 1970, early 1980, in steel and 18K yellow gold, automatic

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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Carree LM 2961 SS/YG 1980s
Cartier Santos Carree LM 2961 SS/YG 1980s

Cartier Santos Carree LM 2961 SS/YG 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Santos Carree LM – White Dial – Steel & 18k Yellow Gold – Automatic – 1980s SKU 1825

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Octagon SM 0906 White Dial Steel 1980s
Cartier Santos Octagon SM 0906 White Dial Steel 1980s

Cartier Santos Octagon SM 0906 White Dial Steel 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Santos Octagon SM – White Dial – Steel – Automatic – 1980s SKU 1878 Classic Time Club

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Carree 0902 SM 24mm Ladies YG/SS 1980s
Cartier Santos Carree 0902 SM 24mm Ladies YG/SS 1980s

Cartier Santos Carree 0902 SM 24mm Ladies YG/SS 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Santos Carrée 0902 SM – Steel & 18k Yellow Gold – 24mm – 1980s SKU 1823 Classic Time Club

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 Ghost Dial SS/YG 1980s
Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 Ghost Dial SS/YG 1980s

Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 Ghost Dial SS/YG 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Santos Octagon LM 2966 Ghost Dial SS/YG 1980s SKU: 1773 An elegant expression of 1980s

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Mini Lighter 1980s
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Mini Lighter 1980s

Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Mini Lighter 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

, Cartier has continually set the benchmark for refined taste. Vintage Cartier lighters, such as this 1980s

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Vanity Items

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s
Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

As a treasured classic from the esteemed house of Cartier, the Santos lighter epitomises the

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Vanity Items

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Gold Plate

Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1980s
Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1980s

Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1980s

By Cartier

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18k yellow gold Cartier wristwatch with a gorgeous mesh bracelet and deployant buckle. Full

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Santos Ronde Steel and Gold Ladies Wrist Watch
Cartier Santos Ronde Steel and Gold Ladies Wrist Watch

Cartier Santos Ronde Steel and Gold Ladies Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ronde Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold 3

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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Ronde Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Ronde Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Santos Ronde Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ronde Ladies wrist watch, 27 MM Stainless Steel case with an 18K yellow

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Red Dial Medium Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Red Dial Medium Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos Red Dial Medium Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Collection Wrist Watch, 37 X 29 M.M. Octagon shape case, Automatic, Self

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Octagon Gold and Steel Ladies Self Winding Wrist Watch
Cartier Santos Octagon Gold and Steel Ladies Self Winding Wrist Watch

Cartier Santos Octagon Gold and Steel Ladies Self Winding Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Cartier Santos Ladies Wrist Watch, 25 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Yellow

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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Vintage CARTIER Santos Lighter Gold Plated in Box 1980s
Vintage CARTIER Santos Lighter Gold Plated in Box 1980s

Vintage CARTIER Santos Lighter Gold Plated in Box 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

can. This Cartier Santos lighter from the 1980s comes in good condition, complete with its original

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Gold Plate

Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s
Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

Vintage Silver Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

Cartier Santos lighter is a reflection of timeless elegance, introduced in the 1980s. Silver-plated to

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Cartier Santos 2960 Factory Diamond Set Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s
Cartier Santos 2960 Factory Diamond Set Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s

Cartier Santos 2960 Factory Diamond Set Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

radiant treasure from the 1980s, this Cartier Santos Automatic Ref. 2960 is a true standout—even among

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Clock Quartz Santos Gold-Plated Brushed Steel Signed, France, 1980s
Cartier Clock Quartz Santos Gold-Plated Brushed Steel Signed, France, 1980s

Cartier Clock Quartz Santos Gold-Plated Brushed Steel Signed, France, 1980s

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier clock quartz Santos gold-plated brushed steel signed, France, 1980s. Handsome men's gold

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos 18K Gold Aviator Sunglasses
Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos 18K Gold Aviator Sunglasses

Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos 18K Gold Aviator Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New Old Stock Cartier Santos Sunglasses. 18K Yellow Gold Plated with screw embellishment of bridge

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1980s French Sunglasses

Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Rondeau Automatic Wristwatch circa 1980s
Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Rondeau Automatic Wristwatch circa 1980s

Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Rondeau Automatic Wristwatch circa 1980s

By Cartier

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Cartier 18k yellow gold Santos Rondeau automatic wristwatch, circa 1980s. 33 x 40mm round case with

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

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By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

The illustrious house of Cartier, renowned for its elegance and precise craftsmanship, presents this rare Les Must Desk lighter—an exquisite addition to any discerning collection. Kn...

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

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18k Gold

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By Cartier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

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By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...

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Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

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Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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18k Gold

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...

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By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

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By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

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By Rolex

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1980s Cartier Santos For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 1980s cartier santos. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and steel, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. When shopping our range of 1980s cartier santos, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 1980s Cartier Santos?

Prices for 1980s cartier santos start at $1,295 and top out at $20,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,995.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.