{"product_id":"cartier-santos-octagon-two-tone-white-roman-dial","title":"Cartier Santos Octagon - Two Tone White Roman Dial","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLets take a look at Paul Allen's Santos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen people think Cartier Santos, they picture the square case. This one takes a different turn. The Octagon was Cartier quietly experimenting in the late ’80s and early ’90s, blending the Santos DNA with a sharper, more architectural shape that never became mainstream, which is exactly why it’s interesting now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe integrated bracelet is a huge part of the experience. It flows directly out of the case, keeping the profile thin and balanced, and the mix of brushed and polished finishing gives the watch life without pushing it into flashy territory. It sits flat, wears comfortably, and feels very intentional on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these were produced in far smaller numbers and for a shorter period, most collectors have never handled one in person. That unfamiliarity is a big part of the appeal, it looks like a Cartier, but not one most have seen before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition and originality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is fully functional and keeping great time. The bracelet is in excellent shape for its age and appears unpolished. The rear enamel is even in tact which is rare for this era of Cartier. The case and dial present in good overall cosmetic condition. All components are original, including the crown, dial, movement, and caseback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep-cut Cartier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t a hype piece or a logo-forward watch. It’s a deeper reference that rewards someone who actually pays attention to Cartier’s design history. If you want a Santos that doesn’t look like everyone else’s, this Octagon is hard to beat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danny's Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54847343460643,"sku":"523","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF3588.jpg?v=1773940570","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/cartier-santos-octagon-two-tone-white-roman-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}