Cartier Santos de Cartier 187902

Cartier Santos LM SANTOS OCTAGON Ref.187902 NOS W.BOX&PAPER

Basic Info Listing code : R4YKA9 Brand : Cartier Model : Santos Reference number : 187902 Dealer product code : 31497 Movement : Quartz Case material : Gold/Steel Year of production : 1990 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Location : Japan, Tokyo Price : 698,000 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Quartz Caliber/movement : 87 Case Case material : Gold/Steel Case diameter : 31.4 mm Thickness : 6.3 mm Bracelet/strap Lug width : 16 mm Condition: Serial: 261++ Strap: CARTIER Genuine Bracelet BOX and PAPERS: BOX and PAPERS COMMENT The Santos, distinguished by its screw-set bezel and bracelet, stands as one of Cartier’s most emblematic designs. The dial is rendered in a soft matte ivory tone, with the minute track, Roman numerals, and circular chemin de fer arranged in disciplined harmony. Blued steel baton hands and the cabochon-set crown introduce a unified accent of color, bringing balance and refinement to the overall composition. This example is offered in New Old Stock condition. It retains the original texture and finish exceptionally well, with the factory sticker still present on the case back. The hairline finish across the top surfaces of the case remains even, and the polished facets along the case sides are clearly preserved. The dial is free from noticeable damage, and the indexes maintain their original sheen. The LM-sized Santos Octagon has become increasingly scarce in recent years. The flat-cut bracelet produces subtle contrasts of light and shadow with each movement of the wrist, lending it a presence akin to a piece of jewelry. Equipped with a quartz movement and date display, it offers reliable precision and legibility while maintaining a strong design identity—an appealing balance of aesthetics and practicality. BRAND The Santos collection was born in the early 1900s when aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont requested a wristwatch from Cartier that could be read easily during flight. The Santos Octagon, with its distinctive eight-sided bezel, continues that lineage while expressing the elegance unique to Cartier as a jeweler. Its flat-cut bracelet catches the light with the motion of the wrist, resulting in a piece that is understated yet unmistakably refined. CARTIER