Cartier Santos Octagon 2966 White Roman Dial Watch in Steel & 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Cartier Santos Octagon reference 2966 automatic two tone with a white Roman numeral dial on a steel and gold bracelet from the 1980s.
Yellow Gold, Steel, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Santos Galbee Ref 1564 80s Quartz Roman Numeral Dial 29x41mm Cas
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Cartier Santos Galbee reference 1564 quartz with a white blue Roman numeral dial from the late 80s, early 90s.
Cartier Santos Medium WSSA0029 35mm Diamond Case Bezel Iced Out Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSSA0029 Serial: 40752119***** Year: 2021 Model: Cartier Santos Medium Iced Out / Bust Down Case Material: Custom Diamond Encrusted Stainless Steel Case ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Demoiselle 2698 Two-Tone Steel & 18K Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Santos Demoiselle reference 2698 ladies quartz watch in two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, featuring a square 20mm case with an off-white dial, black Roman numeral...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos WSSA0018 4072 Large Automatic Steel Watch Box 39.8mm
By Cartier
Located in Addison, TX
Item Details Brand: Cartier Collection: Santos de Cartier Reference: WSSA0018 Case Number: 4072 Model Size: Large Department: Men / Unisex Movement: Cartier Caliber 1847 MC Automati...
Spinel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel Wristwatch W20060D6
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301555 Comes With Full Set (Pouch + Card) Date 2009 Model W20098D6 Serial Number 28********** Metal Stainless steel Stones Sapphire Weight Approximately 115.1 g Condition Excel...
Blue Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
2000s Ladies Cartier Santos Galbee 2423 Steel Silver Guilloche Dial Auto 24mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Original Pilot's Watch, Perfected The Cartier Santos is not just another watch; it is arguably the first purpose-built wristwatch in history.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Vendome Steel 8192 Quartz Grey Ghost Dial 27mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Round Take On A Square Icon The Santos is Cartier's most historically significant sports watch, born from a need for function in the earliest days of aviation.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Santos Octagon 2965 Two-Tone Auto White Roman Dial 29mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Lets take a look at Paul Allen's Santos When people think Cartier Santos, they picture the square case.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos Galbee 987901 Steel Cream Roman Dial Quartz 29mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The First Modern Wristwatch The Cartier Santos is not just another watch, it is arguably the first purpose-built wristwatch in history.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos 2961 Two-Tone White Roman Dial Auto 29mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Original Pilot's Watch The Cartier Santos is not just another luxury sports watch, it is arguably the first.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos 2961 18K YG & Steel Auto White Roman 29mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
One Of The First And Best The Cartier Santos is not just another watch, it's arguably the first purpose-built wristwatch for men.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k Rose Gold Watch W2006951
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Case size: 44.6 x 34.6 mm -18k Rose Gold -Movement: Manual -Silver/Grey Roman Numeral -Scratch resistant sapphire crystal -Sword shaped oxidized steel hands -Circula...
Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Octagon 0907 Two Tone White Roman Dial Auto 25mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Departure From The Everyday The Cartier Santos is a foundational design, but the Octagon variant offers a subtle and compelling geometric shift.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 W20126X8 2878 Silver Dial SS Automatic
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2328 Brand Cartier Model Santos 100 Reference W20126X8 Dial Silver Dial Case Steel Bracelet Leather Strap Diameter 33mm Movement Automatic Service Yes Box No Papers No
Cartier Santos Octagon 2966 Ghost Dial SS/YG 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2249 Brand Cartier Model Santos Octagon Reference 2966 Year 1980s Dial Ghost Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 29mm Length 17.7cm M...
Vintage Cartier Santos 2966 Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold. 29mm LM Unisex Ref.2966 Automatic Movement.
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Santos 2966 Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold. 29mm LM Unisex Ref.2966 Automatic Movement.
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Case Diameter: 24 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Off-white Dial The sale includes a Cartier watch box a...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Vendome 81914 Large 18k Yellow Gold Ghost Dial
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Vendôme Ladies Watch features a 32.5 mm case made of 18K yellow gold. It has an 18K yellow gold bezel and a unique ghost dial with gold hands. The watch comes with an 18K yel...
18k Gold
Cartier Santos de Cartier Automatic Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Watch 4075
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell time while flying.
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: W2SA0008 Case Diameter: 44 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Carat Weight: 30.00 carats in ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Rose Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: WSSA0018 Case Diameter: 39.8 mm Bracelet: custom added 18k rose gold & stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Original Blue Carat Weigh...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Genuine Cartier Santos 100 PVD W2020008 Medium 33mm 2878 Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier 2878 Mens Wristwatch. Santos Mid Size (medium) Titanium and Stainless Steel 33mm by 33mm Ref.W2020008 Automatic Movement.
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Estate Cartier Santos Galbée 2423 Automatic Stainless Steel 24mm Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Cartier Collection: Santos Galbée Reference: 2423 Style: Ladies’ Luxury Wristwatch Case Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Movement: Mecha...
Cartier Santos Dumont Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Large Model With Papers
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stainless steel case with a black (alligator) leather strap. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Silver dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Santos Carrée 18K Gold Steel Ghost Slate Dial Watch 2961
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
A rare and highly collectible iteration of Cartier's iconic design, this vintage Santos Carrée (Ref. 2961) features the elusive "Ghost" slate grey dial.
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos 119901 Two Tone Roman Moonphase Dial Quartz 27mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Celestial Take On A Foundational Design The Santos is the bedrock of Cartier's design language and arguably the first purpose-built wristwatch in history.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos Octagon 8090 18K YGWhite Roman Dial Auto 24mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Geometric Twist On A Cartier Icon The Santos is the foundation of Cartier's watchmaking history, but the Octagon variant offers a compelling departure from the classic square case.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Skeleton Iced Out Two-Tone VVS Clariry Watch WHSA0015
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Professionally customized and fully iced with Aftermarket natural VVS-grade clarity diamonds, this timepiece radiates unmatched brilliance and premium flair. Details: Brand: Cartier...
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos Octagonal 2966 Two-Tone White Roman Dial Auto 30mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Geometric Take On A Foundational Watch The Santos is the bedrock of Cartier's design language, but the Octagonal demonstrates the brand's willingness to experiment with its own ic...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos Galbée 187901- Two Tone Ivory Roman Auto 29 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Contoured Two-Tone Classic The Santos Galbée Reference 187901 is the definitive 1990s evolution of Cartier’s most iconic silhouette.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Santos Vendome Ronde Model 8191 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Wa
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: Santos Vendome Ronde 8191 Year: 1990s Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Dial: White with Roman Numerals Case Measurement: 27mm Movement: Quartz Cond...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k Rose Gold Quartz Roman Dial - Black Leather Band Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Dumont Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 38mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: Smooth 18k Rose Gold Bezel Dial: White dial with classic black R...
Rose Gold
Cartier Santos Dumont XL W2SA0017 4305 33.9mm Silver Dial 18k Rose Gold Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W2SA0017 / 4305 Serial: 4128**** Year: 2020-Present Model: Carter Santos Dumont XL Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Leather Bezel: 18k...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Ref 4072 WSSA0018 Diamond Dial Diamond Band Case Steel Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSSA0018 / 4072 Year: 2021 Case Material: Stainless Steel with Custom Diamonds Band: Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Band Bezel: Custom Diamond Stainless ...
Cartier Santos Dumont WGSA0054 Beige Dial 18k RG 1 of 250 Limited Series 2022 Bo
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2281 Brand Cartier Model Santos Dumont Reference WGSA0054 Year 2022 Dial Beige Dial Case 18k Rose Gold Bracelet Leather Strap Diameter 31.5mm x 43.5mm Length N/A Movement Automa...
Cartier 18K White Gold Santos 100 Unisex White Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with this beautiful Cartier Santos watch the moment you see it. It has everything going for it: diamond bezel, perfect 33mm width of the case, purple leather b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Cartier Diamond Bezel 18k Gold & Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Cartier Santos Demoiselle timepiece, epitomizes the perfect blend of horological precision and high-jewelry refinement.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Lady Santos Demoiselle 2698 Steel White Dial Quartz 22mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Deliberately Refined Santos The Cartier Santos carries the weight of being the first purpose-built wristwatch in history, created in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont.
Steel, Stainless Steel
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...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Two-Tones Santos Galbee with Quartz Ref. 187901
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbée 187901 Year: 1990-2000’s Serial Number: 30XXX Reference: C0_ Case: Large 29 x 41mm Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Case; Show sign of wear with...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
CARTIER 18K Rose Gold Diamond Santos-Dumont LM Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking interpretation of one of Cartier's most celebrated timepieces, this Santos-Dumont LM pairs the warmth of 18K rose gold with the brilliance of approximately 2.81 carats of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CARTIER 18K White Gold Diamond Santos-Dumont LM Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An icon of modern watchmaking and one of Cartier's most enduring designs, this Santos-Dumont LM embodies the refined elegance and pioneering spirit that have defined the Maison for m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Cartier Special Order Santos Carree 170916 Factory Pave Diamonds Deux Or
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Special Order Santos Carrée Factory Pave Diamonds Deux Or 18k WG/YG 1980s SKU: 1699 A rare and exceptional example of Cartier’s artistry from the 1980s, this Special Order S...
Cartier Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Santos Date Automatic Ref. 2961
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos 2961 Year: 1980-90’s Serial Number: 2961xxxxxx Reference: C0_ The Cartier 2961 Santos is a distinguished timepiece with a captivating history.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Ronde Blue Chronograph 18K Gold 30mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Ronde Santos 18K yellow gold quartz chronograph watch featuring a striking blue dial with white subdials, Roman numeral indices, gold-tone hands, and the iconic screw...
18k Gold
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.
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.
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