Santos Carree 2960 Or Massif - 18k Yellow Gold - Watch Only (1985)

Cartier Santos Carree 2960 Or Massif - Solid 18k Yellow Gold - Watch Only (1985)

A solid-gold expression of one of horology's earliest pilot watches, the Santos Carree "Or Massif" carries the squared case and exposed bezel screws that have defined the Santos silhouette since 1904. This 1985 reference 2960 in full 18k yellow gold pairs Cartier's iconic design with an automatic movement, presented on the original integrated yellow-gold bracelet.

Details:

• Reference: 2960
• Year: 1985
• Case Size: 29mm wide, approx. 8.5mm thick, 18k yellow gold
• Bezel: Squared 18k yellow gold with eight exposed yellow-gold screws
• Dial: White with black painted Roman numerals, rail-track minute scale, secret Cartier signature, blued sword hands, date aperture at 12 o'clock
• Crown: Faceted sapphire cabochon
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Movement: Cartier Caliber 077 (ETA 2671 base), automatic, approximately 42-hour power reserve
• Bracelet: Integrated 18k yellow gold Santos bracelet with signed Cartier deployant clasp
• Caseback: Engraved "Santos de Cartier", "18K", "Swiss Made", "Automatique"

Set Includes:

• Watch only

Condition:

• Good overall condition with honest signs of use
• Case and bracelet retain their original brushed and polished finishing with light marks consistent with regular wear
• Caseback shows hairlines and surface scratches commensurate with age
• Dial remains clean with no visible discoloration; blued hands intact
• Bracelet links and Cartier-signed deployant clasp in good working order
• Running and timekeeping verified at time of listing

A rare automatic execution of the Santos Carree in solid 18k yellow gold, ref. 2960 captures the spirit of Cartier's 1980s gold-era watchmaking with a presence that wears far larger than its dimensions suggest.