{"product_id":"cartier-santos-2961-two-tone-white-roman-dial-1","title":"Cartier Santos 2961 - Two-Tone White Roman Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Original Pilot's Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Cartier Santos is not just another luxury sports watch, it is arguably the first. Created in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a way to check the time without taking his hands off the controls, its design was born from pure function. The square case, exposed bezel screws, and wrist-mounted form factor were revolutionary. This reference 2961 from the 1980s is the direct descendant of that original, updated for its era with an integrated bracelet and an automatic movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Eighties Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe two-tone Santos became a definitive symbol of the 1980s, effortlessly blending the utility of stainless steel with the prestige of yellow gold. This execution, with its classic white dial and black Roman numerals, is the most recognizable version. It represents a period when Cartier perfected the luxury sports watch in its own distinct language, resisting the industry-wide trend of round cases and creating an icon that remains just as relevant today. The integrated bracelet is not just a strap but a seamless extension of the case design.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 example is in good overall condition. The white Roman dial and the crystal are clean and well-preserved. The two-tone case is believed to be unpolished and shows signs of wear consistent with a watch from this period. The integrated bracelet is in similarly strong form. 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Design That Defined A Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is for someone who appreciates true historical significance in watchmaking. The Santos is more than just a model, it is the foundation of the modern wristwatch. This 1980s version offers a perfect entry point, combining the iconic design with the reliability of an automatic movement and the versatile style of a two-tone finish. It is a piece that feels both vintage and completely contemporary, a testament to a design that was right from the very beginning.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 2961\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santos\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29x41mm\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 Integrated\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits up to 6.75in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Roman\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 1094\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55270824313123,"sku":"11094","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF7117.jpg?v=1782150099","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/cartier-santos-2961-two-tone-white-roman-dial-1","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}