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Cartier Santos Carree 2960 - Stainless Steel White Roman Dial

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The First Modern Wristwatch
The Cartier Santos holds a legitimate claim as the first purpose-built men's wristwatch in history. Created in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, the design solved a real-world problem for pilots who couldn't check a pocket watch in flight. That functional heritage defined the Santos for decades. When integrated bracelet sports watches took over in the 1970s, Cartier responded with this design, the Santos Carree. It adapted the original square case and exposed bezel screws into a format that became an icon of the 1980s.
A Pure And Balanced Expression
The reference 2960 is the all-steel, automatic version of the Santos Carree. This example, with its clean white dial and classic black Roman numerals, is the most versatile and pure expression of the design. The case wears larger than its dimensions suggest thanks to the square shape and integrated bracelet, offering a confident presence that works in any setting. It represents the perfect intersection of Cartier's historical significance and the casual sportiness that defined a generation.
An Honest, Unpolished Example
This watch is in very good, unpolished overall condition. The dial and crystal are perfect, showing no signs of age or wear. The steel case is in good shape, retaining its original factory lines and sharp angles. The bracelet is in very good condition and feels solid on the wrist. This is a strong, well-preserved example that is ready for daily wear. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
The Foundational Cartier
This Santos is for the person who wants a truly significant piece of design history that is also a fantastic daily watch. Its story is one of the most important in all of watchmaking, but the watch itself is simply a clean, comfortable, and timeless design. The all-steel construction makes it understated and durable, while the iconic Cartier dial provides a level of sophistication that few other sports watches can match.
Key Specs
Reference: 2960
Model: Santos Carree
Year: 1980s
Era: 1980s
Movement: Automatic
Case Size: 29mm
Bezel: Steel
Bracelet: Steel
Dial: White Roman
Metal: Steel
SKU: 1341