The Octagon is a seldom seen watch in the Santos line and is one of the affordable distinctive luxury watches. It is beautifully styled and its eight-sided bezel is suggestive of the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

Not a large watch, this Certified Pre-Owned midsize Octagon measures 31mm wide and the crown and guards add a couple more millimeters. It features a stainless steel case with octagonal bezel, classic original white Roman dial with blue steel "epee" hands, sapphire topped crown, and mechanical Cartier movement.

Unlike the quartz version of the Santos, this more desirable mechanical example possesses an automatic movement and in a way showcases the timeless art of traditional watchmaking.

It has all of its original Cartier parts and presents as gorgeous condition. The bracelet has moderate stretch. Otherwise it presents as a 9.7 out of 10. On the wrist it presents nearly like new.

Its case shows light signs of polishing to the back - on the wrist it presents as mint. Its original untouched dial is mint. And the finish on the original bracelet presents as mint.

One of our Master Watchmakers who has performed authorized watchmaking work for Cartier for the brand’s own service center, has freshly serviced it and installed a correct new mainspring and correct new balance staff (a $645 value). Note that the waterproofing gasket in the crown normally makes this model slightly stiff to wind. If you would prefer never to handwind it, it's a great candidate to place on a watch winder for convenience.

For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Cartier Santos:
Cartier created the Santos in honor of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Alberto Santos-Dumont, a true daring aviation pioneer, flew in France and Europe in some of the first prototype airplanes.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Maker: Cartier
• Model: Mens Santos Octagon (Automatic)
• Year built: c. 1990's
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Quick-Setting Date
• Designed for: Men
• Dimensions: 31mm x 38mm (without crown), 9mm thick
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case markings (outside): Cartier, Automatique
• Case condition: Presents as very close wrist to mint with light signs of previous polishing to the back. On the wrist it presents as gorgeous mint
• Dial: White, black Roman numerals, Cartier signature at VII, outer minute track, aperture for date, blue steel 'epee' hands, original, mint condition
• Movement type: Cartier Swiss made automatic
• Band: Santos bracelet, stainless steel, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist of approx. just over  6.5 inches, adjustable, moderate stretch, otherwise the finish presents as mint condition. If you need additional links for the bracelet, please inquire.
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers who has performed authorized watchmaking work for Cartier for the brand’s own service center, has freshly serviced it and installed a correct new mainspring and correct new balance staff (a $645 value). Note that the waterproofing gasket in the crown normally makes this model slightly stiff to wind. If you would prefer never to handwind it, it's a great candidate to place on a watch winder for convenience.
• Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of four watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide