CARTIER | SANTOS OCTAGONAL, A YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET BRACELET WATCH WITH ONYX DIAL, CIRCA 1995
Lot Closed
May 6, 02:38 AM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
CARTIER
SANTOS OCTAGONAL
A YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET BRACELET WATCH WITH ONYX DIAL, CIRCA 1995
Dial: onyx
Calibre: automatic, jeweled
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: 29'650'249
Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 30 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 165 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
A popular collection among the Cartier brand, the Santos was first created in 1904 as a pilot watch to replace the impracticality of exercising a pocket watch while piloting. Over the years, Cartier has made many significant modifications to the Santos, however the robust case and its signature visible screws remain. Not often to appear in the auction market, the present model is a Cartier Santos Octagonal that was made in the nineties and has a charming black glossy dial and diamond-set numerals. This is a watch inspired by the art deco period that caters to a contemporary lifestyle.