Cartier created the Santos in honor of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Alberto Santos-Dumont, a true aviation pioneer, flew in France and Europe in some of the first prototype airplanes. After hearing complaints from him 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.

Designed for lovers of beautiful objects, the Santos embodies Cartier's classic sophistication. This mens full size modern Santos features a stainless steel case, classic off-white dial with dark blue Roman numerals, blue steel "epee" hands, sapphire topped crown, newer style Santos bracelet, and quartz movement.

We are pleased to offer the watch in just short of perfect mint condition - it is in 9.7 out of 10.

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.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Maker: Cartier
• Model: Mens Santos Galbee, ref. 1566
• Serial no.: CC391991
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Quick-Setting Date, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case markings (outer): Cartier, Water Resistant, Swiss Made, 1564, CC391991
• Case condition: Mint condition
• Dimensions: 32mm wide with crown x 41mm long
• Dial: Off-white, dark blue Roman numerals, 'epee' hands, secret Cartier signature at "7", like new condition
• Movement type: Cartier quartz
• Band: Santos bracelet, stainless steel, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7.25 inches, adjustable, just short of mint condition with light signs of polishing and one just slightly stiff link
• Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. 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 watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• 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