Cartier Santos Carrée "Slate Gray" ref.2961 from 1980s

In 1978, Cartier redesigned and renamed the Santos de Cartier, giving the watch an integrated bracelet instead of the traditional leather strap. Cartier made the case and bracelet out of stainless steel, a true departure for the Maison which had only worked with precious metals before this time.

As time goes by and we have the opportunity to curate more and more santos carrée pieces we have noticed some differences in the variations of this model, thanks to this information we know that this watch corresponds to the MK1 variation which has the 10586 bracelet with raised edge on the clasp, with adjustment by pressure pinion without screws to remove links and the flat hexagonal crown with the 861 stamp among other small peculiarities that we have discovered.

The limited edition brushed gray dial gives the watch a very particular aesthetic, the satin-finished gold on the bezel is truly the most important detail as it gives a very masculine impression to the whole watch. This is the true "two-tone" without any color or finish other than yellow gold and steel.

Brand: Cartier
Model: Santos Carrée
Year of Manufacture: 1980s
Serial Number: 296159xxx
Material: Steel/Gold
Dimensions: 29x40mm
Crystal Material: Mineral Crystal
Reference Number: 2961
Movement Type: Automatic
Bracelet Size: 17.5mm
Bracelet: Cartier Santos Gold/Steel (Wrist size 18cm)
Box/Papers: No.
Mechanical Function Guarantee: 6 Months

Comments: Watch in excellent mechanical condition, recently serviced. It has been polished in the past.