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Cartier Santos Galbee 1565

Cartier Santos Galbee 1565 Aftermarket Diamond 24mm Stainless Steel Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee 1565 Aftermarket Diamond 24mm Stainless Steel Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee 1565 Aftermarket Diamond 24mm Stainless Steel Watch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Cartier Santos Galbee 1565 Aftermarket Diamond 24mm Stainless Steel Watch This Cartier Santos Galbee 1565 Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Steel Santos Galbee Small Size Quartz Ref. 1565
Cartier Steel Santos Galbee Small Size Quartz Ref. 1565

Cartier Steel Santos Galbee Small Size Quartz Ref. 1565

By Cartier

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbée 1565 Year: 2000’s Serial Number: CCXXXXXX Reference: C0_ Case: Small 23mm Stainless Steel Case; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previou...

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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565
Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565

Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your wrist game with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee Women's Wristwatch. Perfect for any occasion, this wristwatch is a must-have for those who appreciate timeless style ...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Unisex Cartier Santos Galbee 1565 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
Unisex Cartier Santos Galbee 1565 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

Unisex Cartier Santos Galbee 1565 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Brand Cartier Model Santos Galbee 1565 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Stainless Steel Clasp / Buc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbée lady wristwatch in steel
Cartier Santos Galbée lady wristwatch in steel

Cartier Santos Galbée lady wristwatch in steel

By Cartier

Located in Paris, IDF

Brand:​ ​Cartier Model:​ ​Santos​ ​Galbée Reference:​ ​1565 Dial:​ ​Silver,​ ​blue​ ​minute​ ​markers Caliber:​ ​Cartier​ ​Quartz Case:​ ​Steel,​ ​No.​ ​

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Ladies Unisex Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Quartz Watch
Ladies Unisex Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

Ladies Unisex Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Brand Cartier Model Santos Galbee 1565 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Stainless Steel Clasp / Buck...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER SANTOS GALBEE 1565 Elegant Ladies Luxury Timepiece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 1565
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 1565

Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 1565

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch 1565 - Quartz.

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Women’s 1565 or W20056D6
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Women’s 1565 or W20056D6

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Women’s 1565 or W20056D6

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Ref: W4639 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Model Ref: 1565 or W20056D6 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Box Only Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire C...

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Early 2000s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Curved Galbée Ladies Stainless Steel Watch Ref 1565
Cartier Santos Curved Galbée Ladies Stainless Steel Watch Ref 1565

Cartier Santos Curved Galbée Ladies Stainless Steel Watch Ref 1565

By Cartier

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cartier Santos Curved Galbée Ladies Stainless Steel Watch Ref 1565 Metal: Stainless steel Model: 1565 Case: 24 x 35mm Movement: Quartz Dial: White Size: Fits up to a 6.25 inch wrist ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6
Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6

Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4764 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Model Ref: 1565 or W20056D6 Age: Gender: Ladies Complete With: Box Only Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Qu...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6
Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6

Cartier Santos Galbee W20056D6

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4794 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Model Ref: 1565 or W20056D6 Age: Gender: Ladies Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crysta...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel W20056D6
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel W20056D6

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel W20056D6

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4721 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Model Ref: 1565 or W20056D6 Age: 3rd July 2007 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: White Roman Glass: ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbée 24 mm Women's Watch Stainless Steel with Diamonds 1565
Cartier Santos Galbée 24 mm Women's Watch Stainless Steel with Diamonds 1565

Cartier Santos Galbée 24 mm Women's Watch Stainless Steel with Diamonds 1565

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Santos Galbee 24 mm Women's Watch Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel 1565 This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition.

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Small 24mm Watch BNP 1565 W20056D6
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Small 24mm Watch BNP 1565 W20056D6

Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Santos Galbee Small 24mm Watch BNP 1565 W20056D6

By Cartier

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this Cartier Ladies Small Santos Galbee Watch with Original Box & Papers. This timeless ladies watch features a 24mm x 24mm stainless steel case, stainless st...

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee 1565, Certified and Warranty
Cartier Santos Galbee 1565, Certified and Warranty

Cartier Santos Galbee 1565, Certified and Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Santos Galbee Reference #:1565. Pre-Owned Cartier Santos Galbee S, Reference: 1565, Year: 2000*. 24mm Steel Case, Steel Bezel, White Dial, Steel Solid Bracelet with Deployme...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5710 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Model Reference: 1565 Age: Circa 1990's Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Presentation Box Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5856 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Model Ref: 1565 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Ladies Complete With: Presentation Box Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Move...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5709 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Model Reference: 1565 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Presentation Box Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch

Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5709 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Model Reference: 1565 Age: Circa 2000's Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Presentation Box Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Women's Santos Galbee Quartz Watch, 1565
Cartier Stainless Steel Women's Santos Galbee Quartz Watch, 1565

Cartier Stainless Steel Women's Santos Galbee Quartz Watch, 1565

By Cartier

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Model #1565 Serial #885443CD Stainless Steel Case w/ Sapphire Crown 23 mm Wide (26 mm w/ Crown) 23 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 35 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 14 mm Thickness = 6 mm White...

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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel

2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch
2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch

2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2000's Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 2000's *Case Size: 23mm by 35mm *Strap: Stainless...

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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch
2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch

2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 2000's *Case Size: 23mm *Strap: Stainless Steel *...

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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch
2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch

2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2000s Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box Only dated 2000s *Case Size: 23mm *Strap: Stainless Steel *Age: 2000's...

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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2000's Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch
2000's Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch

2000's Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2000's Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 or W20056D6 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Pouch dated 2000's *Case Size: 23mm by 35mm *Strap: Sta...

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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Cartier

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PIAGET vintage watch in white gold and diamonds

By Piaget

Located in PARIS, FR

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By Chaumet

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Bead Trim on Bodice and around waist Zipper and Hook Closure Pleated Bodice V-Shaped Front and Back Top We are happy to provide measurements ...

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Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds. Case and strap are studded with diamonds throughout. Manual wind movement. Very good condition.

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Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, 1920s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond watch, Boucheron. The Reflet watch with quartz movement, rectangular fluted case with a row of approximately 17 round brilliant cut diamonds on e...

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By Martha Seely

Located in Carlisle, MA

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By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold

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Cartier Baignoire Certified Mint Complete Set With Original Receipt White Gold

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By Cartier

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Baignoire REFRENCE: WB520009 CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: Silver BAND: 18k White Gold MOVEMENT: Manual Mint condition, with receipt Accommodated with an up to d...

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Located in Great Neck, NY

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By Audemars Piguet

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By Michael Anthony

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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.

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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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