Cartier Santos Octagon Ladies Automatic Watch - Stainless Steel

Cartier

Item No. 8540

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.

This Certified Pre-Owned guaranteed fully authentic ladies Octagon is stainless steel with octagonal bezel, classic white Roman dial with blue steel "epee" hands, sapphire topped crown, and mechanical 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 watch making.

It is fully Cartier and presents as gorgeous condition. The bracelet has fairly mild to moderate stretch. Otherwise it presents as a 9.7 out of 10. On the wrist it presents nearly like new.

Its case presents as mint condition. Its untouched original dial is mint.

It has been freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker (a $495 value). Note that the waterproofing gasket in the crown normally makes this model stiff to wind. These are known for being difficult to wind even after servicing. If you would prefer never to have to wind it, it's a great candidate to 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. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Cartier Santos:
Celebrated for their impeccable quality and flawless designs, Cartier watches are among the most luxurious in the world. Worn by Jennifer Aniston, Anna Wintour, Jackie Kennedy, and the late Princess Diana, the company's watches have long been favorites of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and any person desiring to wear a watch 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: Ladies Santos Octagon (Automatic)
  • Serial no.: 090617114
  • Year built: c. 1990's
  • Functions: Hours, Minutes and Sweep Seconds
  • Designed for: Women
  • Dimensions: 24mm wide (excluding crown), 31mm long lug tip to tip
  • Case material: Stainless steel
  • Case markings (outside): Cartier, Automatique, 090617114
  • Case condition: Presents as mint
  • Dial: White, black Roman numerals, Cartier signature at VII, outer minute track, blue steel 'epee' hands, original, mint condition
  • Movement type: Cartier Swiss automatic
  • Band: Cartier Santos bracelet, stainless steel, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist of approx. 6.7 inches, adjustable, fairly mild to moderate stretch - the finish presents as mint condition. Note that the darkened appearance of some of the screws on the bracelet is just in the photos. In person they are all a new normal steel color.
  • Crystal: Mint
  • Serviced: It has been freshly serviced by a Master Watchmaker (a $495 value). Note that the waterproofing gasket in the crown normally makes this model stiff to wind. These are known for being difficult to wind even after servicing. If you would prefer never to have to wind it, it's a great candidate to be placed on a watch winder for convenience.
  • Warranty: 1-year international 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

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