1980s Cartier Santos Carrée (Ref. 2960) Grey "Ghost" Dial W/ Box & Papers

The Cartier name is synonymous with luxury and has been since the brand's inception in 1847. Offering bespoke and unique jewelry to the world’s elite allowed Cartier to grow steadily through the 19th century and eventually introduced new offerings to their clientele.

Cartier’s first timepiece was the world's first men's wristwatch and aviation watch that was introduced in 1904, only a year after the Wright Brothers' famous first flight in 1903. The inspiration for this timepiece came from Louis-Francois Cartier’s close friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, an early Brazilian pioneer in aviation, after becoming frustrated using a pocket watch to time his flights, which during this time were under a minute. The Santos-Dumont hit Cartier's showrooms in 1911 with a Jaeger-LeCoultre movement and introduced the rest of the world to the iconic Art Deco design that remains only slightly changed today.

The brushed grey dials with pale gold printing, also known as “Ghost” dials, are among the most sought-after and highly celebrated dial variants within the automatic Santos reference range. The “Ghost” dial derives its nickname from the text seamlessly disappearing and reappearing depending on the watch's angle. This optical effect gives these Cartier Santos a truly unique appearance while on wrist that oozes with “if you know you know” style.

SPECS

Stock # CTRSC2960G
Brand Cartier
Style Santos Carrée
Model 2960
Serial 00XXX
Size Men's / Unisex
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Brushed Grey "Ghost"
Millimeters 29 x 41
Bracelet Cartier Flat-Link Bracelet
CASE & BRACELET

The classic Santos case is in excellent condition, retaining its original dimensions with evidence of light polishing in the past and honest signs of use. The stainless steel bezel exhibits gentle signs of use with no notable dents or damage. The case retains its original faceted sapphire crown. The case back retains its original factory markings though the serial is faint from previous polishing. The original Cartier bracelet is in excellent condition, showing minimal wear with no stretch, and will fit up to a 6 1/4-inch wrist.

DIAL & HANDS

The original brushed grey "ghost" dial is in very well preserved condition, with the only element of age being a very faint horizontal mark above the Cartier signature, though it is almost invisible to the naked eye, otherwise the dial is in exceptional condition. The original steel hands are in excellent condition.

ACCESSORIES

The watch comes with its original Cartier box, booklets, document holder, and Cartier guarantee card. That watch is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.

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