{"product_id":"cartier-santos-octagon-2965-two-tone-grey-ghost-dial","title":"Cartier Santos Octagon 2965 - Two-Tone Grey \"Ghost\" Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Uncommon Shape For A Foundational Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Santos is one of the most significant models in the history of the wristwatch, a design born from functional necessity for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. While the classic square case is its most recognizable form, Cartier experimented with the design throughout the 1980s. The Octagon was a direct result, softening the sharp corners of the original into a more geometric, less severe silhouette that captured the era's design language.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Allure Of A Patinated Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat elevates this specific example is its \"Ghost\" dial. The original dial surface has developed an even and consistent patina, shifting its color to a uniform, vertically brushed grey. This is not damage, but rather a natural aging process that creates a unique character. It turns a classic sports watch into a one-of-a-kind piece. For collectors who prioritize nuance, a dial like this is far more interesting than a standard factory-fresh example.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Case And A Well-Preserved Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch is in excellent condition. The steel case is sharp, well-defined, and appears unpolished. The two-tone steel and 18K gold bracelet is in very good shape, showing minimal stretch for its age. The dial is the main attraction, with its desirable and even \"ghost\" patina fully intact. 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\u003eA Softer Take On A Sport Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis Santos Octagon is for the person who understands the history of the model but wants a version that stands apart. The octagonal case and two-tone finish make it exceptionally versatile, while the unique dial provides a constant point of interest. It offers a more subtle take on a foundational sports watch, carrying all the heritage of the Santos name in a configuration that is anything but common.\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 2965\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santos Octagon\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\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 30mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Tone Steel \u0026amp; 18K Yellow Gold\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 Grey \"Ghost\" Dial with Vertical Brushed Texture\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel \u0026amp; 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1591\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55583575998755,"sku":"11591","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF4633_b480667c-d9d2-4242-a376-c4151030988e.jpg?v=1789149295","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/cartier-santos-octagon-2965-two-tone-grey-ghost-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}