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 mens Octagon measures 31mm wide and the crown and guards add a couple more millimeters. It features a stainless steel case with octagonal bezel, strong black Roman dial with steel "epee" hands, sapphire topped crown, and Cartier mechanical movement.

The original bezel has previously been aftermarket set by a jewelery with brilliant sparkling diamonds that are white and eye clean.

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.

The watch presents as gorgeous condition - about a 9.7 out of 10. On the wrist it presents nearly like new.

The movement is clean and keeping time within approx. 1 second/hour.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international 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 and Minutes (automatic), Quick-Setting Date
• Designed for: Men
• Dimensions: 31mm (without crown) x 38mm, 9mm thick
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case markings (outside): Cartier, Automatique
• Case condition: Mint with light signs of polishing
• Dial: Black, silver Roman numerals, Cartier signature at VII, outer minute track, aperture for date, blue steel 'epee' hands, custom refinished to mint condition
• Movement type: Cartier automatic
• Band: Santos bracelet, stainless steel and 18K gold, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist of approx. 7.1 inches, adjustable, presents as just short of mint condition. Please inquire if you need additional links.
• Timing: The movement is clean and keeping time within approx. 1 second/hour. 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.
• Warranty: 1-year 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; 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