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 Connoisseur of Time Certified Pre-Owned mens Octagon measures 31mm wide and the crown and guards add a couple more millimeters.

It features a stainless steel and 18K gold case 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 watchmaking.

Besides its beautiful condition, what sets this example apart from others is its unique "Godron" bracelet. We have been told that the bracelet was a special edition made only for one year in the '90's.v It has all of its original parts and presents as gorgeous condition - about a 9.7 out of 10. On the wrist, it presents nearly like new.

Its case presents mint condition. Unlike many examples it still strongly retains its original lightly stamped serial number.

A Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $595 value).

It is running strong and extremely true, keeping time better than many new Cartiers in our testing recording position.

The waterproofing gaskets in these are known for making the watch quite difficult to wind even after servicing. That is not the case with this one - it winds without difficulty. If you would prefer never to handwind it, it's a great candidate to be placed on a watch winder for convenience.

For the finishing touch, it has been meticulously detailed 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.

Retail replacement value for a new steel and gold Santos: $8,500.00 USD

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 was a Rolex authorized watchmaker who was given special 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 favorites 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
Serial no.: 296,629,784
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, stamped with Cartier registration number
Case condition: Presents as mint. All markings are still strongly intact.
Dial: White, black Roman numerals, Cartier signature at VII, outer minute track, aperture for date, original blue steel 'epee' hands, presents as mint condition
Movement type: Cartier Swiss automatic
Band:Santos Godron bracelet, stainless steel and 18K gold, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist of approx. just over 7.5 inches, adjustable, virtually no stretch - presents as mint condition
Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $595 value). The waterproofing gaskets in these are known for making the watch quite difficult to wind even after servicing. That is not the case with this one - it winds without difficulty. If you would prefer never to handwind it, it's a great candidate to be placed on a watch winder for convenience.
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and extremely true, keeping time better than many new Cartiers in our testing recording position.
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 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 a Rolex authorized watchmaker who was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
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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