{"product_id":"cartier-santos-dumont-large-78087-yellow-gold-manual-wind-box-only","title":"Cartier Santos-Dumont Large 78097 - Yellow Gold - Manual Wind - Box Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eSantos-Dumont Large 78097 - Yellow Gold - Manual Wind - Box Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cartier Santos-Dumont in solid 18k yellow gold is one of the purest expressions of the Santos line, named after the Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont for whom Louis Cartier designed the original wristwatch in 1904. This 78097 reference is the larger, hand-wound dress evolution of the model, produced from the late 1970s through the early 1990s, and is increasingly recognised as a vintage Cartier icon in its purest form: thin, manually wound, all-gold, and unmistakably Santos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is in highly attractive condition. The case is sharp and full, with the brushed top surfaces and polished bevels still well defined - it has clearly not been over-polished. The original \"Swiss\" only dial (without \"Swiss Made\") is a hallmark of the earlier production years and is in lovely state, with crisp black Roman numerals, the printed inner railroad minute track, and the Cartier signature at the centre all clean. The blued steel sword hands have retained their colour beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78097\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k yellow gold, large rectangular Santos profile with exposed bezel screws, brushed top with polished bevels. 25mm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White lacquer with black Roman numerals, printed minute track, \"Swiss\" only signature at 6 o'clock - vintage marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued steel sword hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k yellow gold with blue sapphire cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual-winding Cartier mechanical caliber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown leather on original 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp, signed Cartier with patent markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not water resistant - dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Cartier box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery sharp case with nice bevels still present, minimal polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal dial in excellent state. Minor hairlines in the crystal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 18k yellow gold folding clasp - factory correct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning and keeping time accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight wear on the leather strap consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 78097 is a connoisseur's Cartier - a thin, gold, manually-wound Santos in the larger proportions, with a true vintage dial and an original gold deployant. Versions in this state of preservation, with original components throughout, have become considerably harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54472359412035,"sku":"SOT-00452","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3559\/9939\/files\/cartier-cartier-santos-dumont-large-78097-yellow-gold-manual-wind-box-only-1238051486.jpg?v=1778599711","url":"https:\/\/storiesoftime.com\/products\/cartier-santos-dumont-large-78087-yellow-gold-manual-wind-box-only","provider":"Stories of time ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}