Cartier Santos 2966 Octagon Two Tone 1990s

Name: Cartier Santos 2966 Octagon Two Tone 1990s
Brand: Cartier
SKU: #1363
Price: 3200.00 EUR
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1990s Cartier Santos Ref. 2966 — Two-Tone Octagonal Icon

This Cartier Santos 2966 from the 1990s is a refined take on one of Cartier’s most iconic designs. Crafted in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, the watch features the distinctive octagonal case and integrated bracelet that define the Santos line.

The original white dial is in flawless condition, complemented by classic hands and the signature sapphire cabochon crown. At 30 mm, the case offers elegant proportions with excellent wrist presence.

Inside beats a reliable Cartier automatic movement, professionally serviced and running strong. Timeless, versatile, and unmistakably Cartier, this Santos is a perfect blend of luxury, history, and everyday wearability.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched white dial in flawless condition
original hands & crown with sapphire cabochon

BRACELET & CLASP:

original Cartier stainless steel/18k yellow gold bracelet fitting up to 19 cm wrist size / 2.5 mm thick
original Cartier stainless steel folding clasp

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case-back
30 mm (without crown) / 38 mm (lug-to-lug) / 16 mm (between lugs) / 8 mm thick
year: 1990s
reference: 2966
total weight: 85 g

MOVEMENT:

Cartier Automatique
17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 12/2025
+3 sec/d / 310°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1363

Cartier

Cartier doesn’t just make watches — it shapes cultural icons. Founded in 1847, the maison built its legacy not through complication, but through design. A Cartier vintage watch isn’t just a timepiece; it’s an object of art, architecture, and allure — one that has graced the wrists of tastemakers for over a century.

When Louis Cartier created one of the first men’s wristwatches for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904, he unknowingly set the tone for everything to follow: elegance with purpose. The Tank, introduced in 1917, remains one of the most enduring silhouettes in horological history — inspired by the Renault tanks of World War I, yet refined into a form so clean and balanced, it feels sculptural.

From the Tank Louis, to the Cintrée, to the geometric grace of the Santos or the bold curves of the Pasha, Cartier’s vintage watches speak a language all their own. Not technical bravado — but design purity. Proportion. Restraint. Lines so perfect, they need no defense.

To wear a vintage Cartier is to understand that less is often more. It’s for the collector who doesn’t need noise to feel presence. Someone who sees timeless beauty in Roman numerals, chemin-de-fer minute tracks, and heat-blued sword hands.

Cartier’s watchmaking may be rooted in jewelry, but it has always gone far beyond adornment. These pieces are tools of elegance — worn by artists, royals, icons, and the quietly discerning.

Because true luxury doesn’t need complexity.

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