{"product_id":"vintage-cartier-santos-octagon-automatic-steel-gold-godron-bracelet-watch","title":"Vintage Cartier Santos Octagon Automatic Steel \u0026 Gold Godron Bracelet Watch | late 1980s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderfully distinctive example of vintage Cartier, this beautiful Santos Octagon brings together the maison’s celebrated design heritage with one of its more unusual and sought-after bracelet configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted in stainless steel with warm gold accents, this elegant timepiece features the Santos Octagon’s unmistakable eight-sided bezel, complete with the collection’s signature exposed screws. The contrast between the brushed steel case and golden bezel creates a beautifully balanced two-tone finish, full of vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe classic silvered dial is quintessentially Cartier, adorned with bold black Roman numerals, a delicate railway minute track and elegant blued steel hands. A timeless combination that has become synonymous with the maison’s watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat makes this particular example especially interesting is its integral steel and gold bracelet, featuring 11 beautifully sculpted Godron links. These distinctive, rounded, ribbed gold accents are an increasingly difficult detail to find, lending the bracelet a lovely architectural quality and an extra touch of jewellery-inspired elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bracelet flows seamlessly from the case, creating a wonderfully cohesive design that sits beautifully on the wrist. Its unusual gold detailing adds a richness and individuality that sets this piece apart from the more familiar Santos bracelet configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a well-loved vintage example, displaying visible signs of wear throughout its case and bracelet. The surface marks and gentle patina are consistent with its age and history, giving the watch the charm of a piece that has been worn and enjoyed over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePowered by an automatic mechanical movement, the watch has been fully serviced by our independent horologist and is running beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA particularly charming and unusual interpretation of an iconic Cartier design, combining elegant proportions, beautiful two-tone detailing and the enduring appeal of vintage Swiss watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis vintage Cartier Santos Octagon is presented in fair, well-worn condition, with visible surface scratches, marks and signs of age throughout the stainless steel case, gold bezel and integrated bracelet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe bracelet features 11 distinctive steel and gold Godron links, an unusual and increasingly difficult configuration to source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDespite its cosmetic wear, the watch retains the unmistakable elegance and charm of the Santos Octagon design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe automatic movement has been fully serviced by our independent horologist and is running beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSupplied with a Cartier pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57703907885429,"sku":null,"price":2990.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3053\/6764\/files\/bi-metal-cartier-santos-octagonal-watch-1.jpg?v=1793311686","url":"https:\/\/mygoldenfinds.com\/products\/vintage-cartier-santos-octagon-automatic-steel-gold-godron-bracelet-watch","provider":"mygoldenfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}