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 millimeters.

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.

The bracelet on this watch has been previously upgraded to a newer, much more substantial Cartier Santos bracelet. When these watches were made their bracelets were their main weakness and what wore up first on the watch long before other components did, so this is a very significant upgrade to the watch and extends its lifespan by decades.

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. 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.

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.

Approximate Retail price for a similar new Cartier Santos: $4,950.00 tax

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.: 8191211533
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: Presents as mint. All markings on the back are strongly legible. The back is covered by a protective sticker.
Dial: White, black Roman numerals, Cartier signature at VII, outer minute track, blue steel 'epee' hands, presents as mint condition
Movement type: Cartier Swiss quartz
Band: Santos Vendome bracelet, original, stainless steel and 18K gold, polished and brushed, sized to fit a wrist of approx. 7.5 inches, adjustable, only light stretch, presents as mint. The bracelet on this watch has been previously upgraded to a newer, much more substantial Cartier Santos bracelet. When these watches were made their bracelets were their main weakness and what wore up first on the watch long before other components did, so this is a very significant upgrade to the watch and extends its lifespan by decades.
Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has performed any needed servicing, and we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
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
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee