Cartier Santos Carree 2961 'Burgundy'

The Cartier Santos Carrée 2961 we have in front of us makes us extremely happy! This watch features the warm Bordeaux red ‘burgundy’ dial, which blends perfectly with the 18K yellow gold bezel. The dial is a ‘Swiss-made’ dial, which is from a later period than the watch, and is therefore a service dial. The steel case and the 18K yellow gold screwed bezel have been polished in the past, but are still in excellent condition, with all angles and lines still perfectly visible. A true eye-catcher!

The watch measures 29 x 41 mm: the perfect medium size for both ladies and gentlemen. In addition, this vintage Cartier Santos Carrée 2961 features matching gold hands and the iconic red ruby in the crown. The bracelet shows almost no stretch for its age, and the clasp with the famous Cartier logo ensures that this watch is worn as a beautiful piece of jewellery. This stunning Cartier Santos Carrée 2961 with burgundy dial comes with a 1-year guarantee from 10 over 10.

What you need to know:
- Santos Carree, reference 2961
- Burgundy dial (swiss-made, service dial)
- Matching gold hands and red ruby in the crown
- Gold/steel Cartier bracelet, without stretch, with logo on the clasp
- 29 mm case in nice condition, perfect for both ladies and gentlemen
- 1 year guarantee
- Free insured shipping within the EU

Cartier

In 1847, Louis-François Cartier took over the jewelry workshop from his master. Over the years, his sons and grandsons inherited the family business, opening stores in London and New York. In 1904, King Edward VII of the United Kingdom even named Cartier "the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers." Cartier became so popular that royal warrants were received from all over the world.

Cartier is primarily known for its jewelry but also has a very rich history in watchmaking. In 1888, Cartier began making women's wristwatches. At that time, it was more common for men to wear traditional pocket watches. In 1904, Louis Cartier gave a wristwatch to his good Brazilian friend, aviation pioneer Santos-Dumont, who complained about the impracticality of using a pocket watch while flying. The Cartier Santos-Dumont was not only the first men's wristwatch but also the first true pilot's watch.

The case of the Santos was seemingly inspired by a square pocket watch that Cartier had made. The design of the dial heralded a shift towards the Art Deco style that would define the 1920s and 1930s. To this day, Cartier's design is influenced by this. The case was designed to be robust, and the screws holding the glass were meant to resemble the legs of the new Eiffel Tower. The black Roman numerals also suggest the radial design of the streets and broad boulevards of Paris.