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Cartier Santos 2319 Automatic - Stainless Steel Cream Patina Dial

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The Galbée Evolution
The reference 2319 represents an evolution of the Cartier Santos, moving the design forward from its more aggressive 1970s revival. This version from the 1990s introduced the "Galbée" case, a subtle but significant update that gave the watch a gentle curve to better follow the shape of the wrist. Paired with a cream dial, the effect is softer and more elegant than the stark white dials of other executions. It's the Santos design matured, retaining all the historical significance of the model while offering a more sophisticated presence.
Original Bracelet, Correct Link Count
What distinguishes this reference is the architecture of its case. Measuring 29mm across, the "Galbée" design provides an ergonomic fit that the earlier, flatter Santos models don't. The integrated bracelet is fundamental to the look, with its single screw per link echoing the famous bezel. This example is fitted with its correct 22-link stainless steel bracelet, confirming its originality. The combination of the refined, curved case and the complete, period-correct bracelet makes this a fully realized example of the reference.
Uniform Cream Dial, Sharp Bezel
The cream dial is uniform and clean, with crisp black Roman numerals and no visible imperfections. Its polished stainless steel bezel, a component prone to showing wear, remains sharp and well-defined. This watch is in Very Good Vintage Condition, with light and honest wear to the case and bracelet consistent with its age. The signature sapphire cabochon crown is intact and the quickset date function works as it should. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
The Wristwatch, Refined For Daily Wear
The Santos traces its lineage to 1904, when Louis Cartier designed it for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. It's one of the first purpose-built wristwatches, and its square form remains instantly recognizable more than a century later. The 2319 builds on that foundation with the curved Galbée case, solving the wearability question that can accompany angular watches. It delivers a foundational piece of design history in a package adapted for modern daily wear, offering comfort and presence in equal measure.
Key Specs
Reference: 2319
Model: Santos
Era: 1990s
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 29mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Bracelet: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Length: Fits up to a 6.75-inch wrist
Dial: Cream Roman, Date Indicator
Metal: Stainless Steel
SKU: 1826
Fit & Customization
We want your watch to fit the day it arrives, so its next chapter starts the moment you put it on, and that's why we offer:
  • Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want
  • Links added or removed on a metal bracelet
  • Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on
Contact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.