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Santos Galbee Xl

Cartier Santos Galbee XL W20099C4 Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee XL W20099C4 Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee XL W20099C4 Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This exquisite automatic self-winding watch features a stainless steel rectangular case measuring 32.0 mm by 45.0 mm, complemented by pointed crown guards and an octagonal crown set ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual Paved 1601 with Grey Dial
Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual Paved 1601 with Grey Dial

Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual Paved 1601 with Grey Dial

By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

one I purchased was an attractive Cartier Santos Galbee XL and this Rolex is the second. The Cartier

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier "Santos Galbee XL" Dial Stainless Steel Unisex Watch
Cartier "Santos Galbee XL" Dial Stainless Steel Unisex Watch

Cartier "Santos Galbee XL" Dial Stainless Steel Unisex Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Details: ✔ Brand: Cartier ✔ Model: Cartier Santos Galbee XL ✔ Movement: Quartz ✔ Case Material

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL 32MM w20099c4 2823 Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee XL 32MM w20099c4 2823 Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee XL 32MM w20099c4 2823 Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

Galbee XL Watch Properties Brand: Cartier Family: Santos Galbee Model: Santos Galbee XL Ref. No

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Unisex Watch W20098D6
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Unisex Watch W20098D6

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Unisex Watch W20098D6

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Unisex Watch W20098D6. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Mens Watch W20098D6
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Mens Watch W20098D6

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Mens Watch W20098D6

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Mens Watch W20098D6. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Mens Watch W20098D6
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Mens Watch W20098D6

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Mens Watch W20098D6

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Automatic Steel Mens Watch W20098D6. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4 Papers
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4 Papers

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4 Papers

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4 Papers. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4 Box Papers
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4 Box Papers

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4 Box Papers

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier SS/18K Santos Galbee XL w/Box & Papers circa 1990's
Cartier SS/18K Santos Galbee XL w/Box & Papers circa 1990's

Cartier SS/18K Santos Galbee XL w/Box & Papers circa 1990's

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Cartier Santos Galbee SS/18K YG XL in super minty preowned condition complete with box and booklets

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee 2823 Mens Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold XL Automatic Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee 2823 Mens Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold XL Automatic Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee 2823 Mens Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold XL Automatic Watch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W007861 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Model Variant: Galbee Model Number

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee 2823 Mens Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold XL Automatic Watch
Cartier Santos Galbee 2823 Mens Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold XL Automatic Watch

Cartier Santos Galbee 2823 Mens Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold XL Automatic Watch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W007861 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Model Variant: Galbee Model Number

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee6000, White Dial Certified Authentic
Cartier Santos Galbee6000, White Dial Certified Authentic

Cartier Santos Galbee6000, White Dial Certified Authentic

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Santos Galbee Reference #:W20099C4. Cartier XL Galbee 2823 W20099C4 Men's Automatic Watch

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch W20099C4. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Stainless Steel and 9.47 CTW Diamond Wristwatch
Cartier Santos Galbee XL Stainless Steel and 9.47 CTW Diamond Wristwatch

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Stainless Steel and 9.47 CTW Diamond Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bradford, Ontario

Cartier Santos Galbee XL Stainless Steel and 9.47 CTW Diamond Wristwatch Brand: Cartier Model Name

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

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By Baume & Mercier

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By Cartier

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By Cartier

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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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Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

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Santos Galbee Xl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact santos galbee xl you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Steel, Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1 vintage or 13 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a santos galbee xl from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A santos galbee xl of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Blue Sapphire, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a santos galbee xl, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Santos Galbee Xl?

Prices for a santos galbee xl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,450 and can go as high as $15,900, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,207.

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.

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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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