{"product_id":"cartier-santos-119901-two-tone-white-roman-moonphase-dial","title":"Cartier Santos 119901 - Two-Tone White Roman Moonphase Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Celestial Take On A Foundational Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Santos is the bedrock of Cartier's design language and arguably the first purpose-built wristwatch in history. While the two-tone bracelet version defined the brand in the 1980s and 90s, this specific reference adds a layer of classical watchmaking to the iconic industrial form. The inclusion of a moonphase and date complication elevates the Santos from a pure sports watch to something more refined and visually complex. It is a rare execution that merges Cartier's most important design with a touch of old-world horology.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Poet's Complication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFrom the 1990s, this Santos combines the practicality of a quartz movement with the romance of a moonphase display. It is a configuration that Cartier also used in its Tank models from the same period, offering a reliable and elegant way to track the lunar cycle. The complication adds a focal point to the dial, a poetic detail that contrasts perfectly with the sharp, functional lines of the Santos case and its signature bezel screws. This version stands as a more thoughtful and less common alternative to the standard time-only models.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Well-Preserved Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is in very good condition. The case appears unpolished, showing signs of wear consistent with careful use, as does the two-tone bracelet. The dial is a true white, with crisp printing and vibrant color on the moonphase disc. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor The Cartier Collector Who Wants More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is the right choice for someone who appreciates the foundational importance of the Santos but wants an example with greater visual interest. The moonphase complication provides a constant point of engagement, separating it from the thousands of other two-tone Santos models on the market. It offers the same iconic wrist presence and reliability, but with a detail that makes it a genuine conversation piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 119901\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santos\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27x41mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Tone\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits up to 7in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Roman Date Moonphase\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold \u0026amp; Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1310\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55334652739875,"sku":"11310","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF9056.jpg?v=1783976015","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/cartier-santos-119901-two-tone-white-roman-moonphase-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}