Cartier. A fine 18K gold square-shaped wristwatch

SIGNED CARTIER, SANTOS MODEL, CIRCA 1945

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Cartier. A fine 18K gold square-shaped wristwatch
Signed Cartier, Santos model, circa 1945
With nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, eight adjustments, the silvered matte dial with Roman numerals, the distinctive square-shaped case with stepped riveted bezel, downturned lugs, cabochon sapphire-set crown, together with an 18K gold Cartier deployant buckle, dial and movement signed Cartier, case is handstamped with Cartier reference numbers
24 mm. wide

Lot Essay

The Santos model was first designed in 1911 and went into production only a few years later. It is now one of the most well-recognized tank models by Cartier.

Similar examples of the Santos model are illustratedin Le Temps de Cartier, by Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, pp. 51-52 and 123.

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