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. Although it is the largest version of the Octagon, by today's standards it is a unisex size, perfect for a man who doesn't have a large wrist or a woman who prefers a regular size watch rather than the dainty size of the ladies version of this watch.

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 all presents as a 9.7 out of 10. On the wrist it presents nearly like new.

Its case presents as mint. Unlike many examples whose lightly stamped registration is no longer intact from previous polishing, this watch's original number is still perfectly intact as new.

Its original untouched dial is mint. And the finish on the original bracelet presents as mint.

A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it (a $695 value). The waterproofing gaskets in these are known for making the watch quite difficult to wind even after servicing. That is not the case for this one - it winds very smoothly. If you would prefer to never wind the small crown of the watch it can be placed 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. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center and other of the Richemont brands and was an authorized Rolex watchmaker and received training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Cartier Santos:
Worn by Bill Clinton, Elton John, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Aniston, Anna Wintour, and the late Princess Diana, Cartier watches have long been favourites of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and anyone desiring to wear a timepiece of distinction.

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. After hearing complaints from his friend about how difficult it was to access his pocket watch in the cockpit, Cartier rose to the challenge by creating a special watch that could be strapped to the wrist.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Maker: Cartier
• Model: Mens Santos Octagon (Automatic)
• Serial no.: 296,509,010
• 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, 296,509,010
• Case condition: Presents as mint. Unlike many examples whose lightly stamped registration is no longer intact from previous polishing, this watch's original number is still perfectly intact as new.
• 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 under 7.5 inches, adjustable, moderate stretch, otherwise, the finish presents as mint condition. If you need additional links for the bracelet, please inquire.
• Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled it (a $695 value). The waterproofing gaskets in these are known for making the watch quite difficult to wind even after servicing. That is not the case for this one - it winds very smoothly. If you would prefer to never wind the small crown of the watch it can be placed 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center and other of the Richemont brands and was an authorized Rolex watchmaker and received training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
• 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