{"title":"Vintage Cartier watches","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cartier-santos-octogonale-quartz-1990s","title":"Cartier Santos Octagon quartz 1990s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference 187902\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the 1990s, this two-tone stainless steel Santos Octagonal shows a bold character: cream dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands and touches of 18-carat gold that elegantly elevate the whole. A beautiful vintage watch that stays true to the Santos DNA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold \/ steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood overall condition, a few signs of wear. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 30 mm (excluding crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartier quartz movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal cream dial in superb condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoman numerals, railway-track minute scale and original blued steel hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal crown, set with a blue spinel cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal crystal, with a few scratches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate window at 3 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Cartier gold \/ steel bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits a wrist size of up to 18cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Cartier deployant clasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrist size in photo\/video: 17 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery changed in August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53775988556123,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/7919\/9835\/files\/Santos-Octogone-Quartz.jpg?v=1786630014"},{"product_id":"cartier-santos-carree-2961-godron-1990","title":"Cartier Santos Carrée 2961 Godron 1990s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 2961 combines the rare godron bracelet with a white lacquer dial that time has cracked.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference 2961\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis square Santos belongs to the model's first generation, from the 1978 design, in steel and yellow gold. This famous Ref. 2961 is equipped with a small-diameter automatic movement that fits into a 29 mm case, as well as a gadroon bracelet with unusual polished domed central links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel, 18k yellow gold bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 × 29 mm excluding crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel held by eight screws, steel crown set with a blue spinel cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eETA 2671 caliber, automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite lacquered with fine \"spider\" cracks, common aging on Cartier dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight loss of material at the base of the hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Roman numerals, railway minute track, date window at 3 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Gadroon\" bracelet with 18K yellow gold central links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServiced in August 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by its original Cartier box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrist size in photo\/video: 17 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53844059717979,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/7919\/9835\/files\/cartier-santos-2961-2.jpg?v=1788373012"},{"product_id":"cartier-santos-octogonale-2966-1990s","title":"Cartier Santos Octogonale 2966 1990","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fiche-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Santos Octogonale features a stainless steel case in good condition and an 18k yellow gold octagonal bezel, secured by eight visible screws. It is equipped with an integrated bracelet, composed of steel links and 18k yellow gold decorative screws, with a deployment clasp bearing the Cartier double C. \u003cbr\u003eThe white lacquered dial has yellowed over time and shows slight cracking. It features black Roman numerals, a railway minute track, a date at 3 o'clock, and blued steel sword-shaped hands.\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is powered by an automatic ETA 2671 caliber with quick-set date.\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with its original Cartier box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 8px; padding-left: 8px; border-left: 2px solid #aaa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is entirely original. The dial is cracked (a so-called \"spider\" dial) and has slightly yellowed at the edges. The crystal has a few faint scratches. The case is in good overall condition, with some signs of wear. The gold bezel is in good condition. The bracelet has been very well preserved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto \/ video taken on a 17 cm wrist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fiche-faq\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is the origin of the Santos?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1904, aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont complained to his friend Louis Cartier that a pocket watch was impractical while flying. Cartier designed him a square wristwatch on a leather strap. It entered mass production in 1911.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat changed with the Santos de Cartier launched in 1978?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adopted the steel and gold Santos design, featuring a bezel fixed by screws and an integrated bracelet. In 1987, the model was redesigned and relaunched as the Santos Galbée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the Santos Octogonale and the Santos Carrée?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Santos Carrée introduced in 1978, the Octogonale features a screwed-down bezel and an integrated bracelet. It is distinguished by its eight-sided bezel, here in 18k yellow gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat do we know about the ETA 2671 caliber?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a compact automatic caliber from the ETA manufacture, featuring bidirectional winding. It displays the date with quick-set correction and includes a hacking seconds function for time setting. It beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Description dépliée : suivre la hauteur des accordéons *\/\n  toggle-ellipsis.is-open:has(.fiche-faq) {\n    --height: auto !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n    max-height: none !important;\n    overflow: visible !important;\n  }\n\n  toggle-ellipsis.is-open:has(.fiche-faq)\n  \u003e .toggle-ellipsis__content {\n    height: auto !important;\n    max-height: none !important;\n    overflow: visible !important;\n    clip-path: none !important;\n    -webkit-mask-image: none !important;\n    mask-image: none !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Retirer le dégradé uniquement en mode déplié *\/\n  toggle-ellipsis.is-open:has(.fiche-faq)\n  \u003e .toggle-ellipsis__content::before,\n  toggle-ellipsis.is-open:has(.fiche-faq)\n  \u003e .toggle-ellipsis__content::after {\n    content: none !important;\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* FAQ : une séparation fine, sans cadre *\/\n  .fiche-faq {\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    border: 0 !important;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details {\n    position: static !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    border: 0 !important;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid !important;\n    border-bottom-color:\n      color-mix(in srgb, currentColor 18%, transparent) !important;\n    background: transparent !important;\n    box-shadow: none !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n    max-height: none !important;\n    overflow: visible !important;\n  }\n\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details::before,\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details::after {\n    content: none !important;\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Question et indicateur d'ouverture *\/\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details \u003e summary {\n    display: flex !important;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    gap: 16px;\n    position: static !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 12px 0 !important;\n    border: 0 !important;\n    background: transparent !important;\n    box-shadow: none !important;\n    list-style: none !important;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font: inherit !important;\n    font-weight: 600 !important;\n    line-height: inherit !important;\n    color: inherit !important;\n  }\n\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details \u003e summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details \u003e summary::marker {\n    content: \"\" !important;\n  }\n\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details \u003e summary::before {\n    content: none !important;\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details \u003e summary::after {\n    content: \"+\" !important;\n    display: block !important;\n    position: static !important;\n    flex: 0 0 20px;\n    width: 20px !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    border: 0 !important;\n    background: none !important;\n    transform: none !important;\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif !important;\n    font-size: 18px !important;\n    font-weight: 400 !important;\n    line-height: 1 !important;\n    text-align: center;\n    opacity: .65;\n  }\n\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details[open] \u003e summary::after {\n    content: \"−\" !important;\n  }\n\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details \u003e summary:focus-visible {\n    outline: 2px solid currentColor;\n    outline-offset: 3px;\n  }\n\n  \/* Réponses *\/\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details:not([open]) \u003e p {\n    display: none !important;\n  }\n\n  .fiche-faq \u003e details[open] \u003e p {\n    display: block !important;\n    position: static !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n    max-height: none !important;\n    overflow: visible !important;\n    visibility: visible !important;\n    opacity: 1 !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 0 14px !important;\n    border: 0 !important;\n    background: transparent !important;\n    box-shadow: none !important;\n    font: inherit !important;\n    line-height: inherit !important;\n    color: inherit !important;\n  }\n\n  \/* Interligne du thème pour la description *\/\n  .fiche-description p {\n    line-height: inherit !important;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54222949417307,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/7919\/9835\/files\/CartierOctogonale2966_main.jpg?v=1791812863"},{"product_id":"cartier-santos-galbee-187901","title":"Cartier Santos Galbée 187901 1990's","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fiche-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1990s Cartier Santos Galbée 187901 features a stainless steel case and an 18-carat yellow gold bezel, secured by visible screws. It is fitted with an 18 cm Cartier bracelet combining steel and gold, which fastens with a Cartier-signed deployment clasp.\u003cbr\u003eThe cream dial features Roman numerals, a railway-track minute track, a date at 6 o'clock, and blued steel glaive hands.\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is powered by the Cartier 687 quartz movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 8px; padding-left: 8px; border-left: 2px solid #aaa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition of the watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is entirely original. The cream dial is in very good condition and has never been polished, with only a barely visible mark on the final R of Cartier. The sapphire crystal is in very good condition and shows no visible scratches. The case is in generally good condition, with some signs of wear. The gold bezel is in good condition, with scratches and one slightly deeper scratch on the left side. The bracelet is in good condition, with scratches from normal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos \/ video taken on a 17 cm wrist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fiche-faq\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhy is it called the \"Santos Galbée\"?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santos name pays tribute to Alberto Santos-Dumont, aviation pioneer and friend of Louis Cartier, for whom the first Santos was designed in 1904. \"Galbée\" refers to the version launched in 1987, whose case is rounder and more curved than that of the original Santos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat does \"steel and gold\" mean on this Santos Galbée?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version combines stainless steel with 18-carat yellow gold: the screw-on bezel is made of yellow gold, and the bracelet also combines both metals. 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