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.

One of the classic versions of the Santos is the Santos Vendome. Our Certified Pre-Owned Vendome showcased here is the largest version of the watch, though it is not a large watch. It measures 32mm wide and the crown add a couple more millimetres.

Originally a mens watch, it could also easily be worn by a woman looking for a full size Cartier.

It features the distinctive that make it easily recognizable as a Cartier - a stainless steel and 18K gold case with screwed in bezel, classic white Roman dial with blue steel "epee" hands, and sapphire topped crown.

Powering the watch is its Swiss Cartier quartz engine that never needs winding.

It is fully Cartier and presents as gorgeous condition - it presents as a 9.8 out of 10. It presents like new.

A Master Watchmaker has performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery. We have meticulously detailed it.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and Cartier style buckle 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:
Worn by Bill Clinton, Elton John, Djimon Hounsou, and 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 Vendome
• Serial no.: 8191216403
• Functions: Hours, Minutes
• Designed for: Men
• Dimensions: 32mm wide (excluding crown), 37mm long lug tip to tip. 5mm thick
• Case material: Stainless steel and solid 18K gold
• Case condition: Mint. All markings on the back are fully legible.
• Dial: White, black Roman numerals, Cartier signature at VII, outer minute track, blue steel 'epee' hands, original, mint condition
• Movement type: Cartier Swiss quartz
• Band: Leather, remborde, equipped with Cartier style buckle of unknown origin, brand new and unworn
• Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery. We have meticulously detailed it. 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 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