Cartier Santos Carrée Slate Grey Dial 2961

This is a very cool Cartier Santos, known as the Carree due to its square case shape.

This steel and gold Cartier houses a rare and very handsome grey dial that has a vertically brushed finish. The dial has no hour markers and is plain except for a subtle gold Cartier logo and date window and has plain steel hands, we love it! The winding crown has a blue cabochon.

The semi-integrated bracelet is in excellent condition and would fit a wrist size of up to 19cm. This automatic movement

Information:

Circa: 1980's

Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet

Case Size: 29mm x 41mm

Lug width: 18mm

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Bezel: 18k Gold

Movement: Cartier 120 - Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7"

Condition: Great

Case is in great unpolished shape with a couple marks on 5 corner. Bracelet has light normal wear. Dial, hands, and crystal are free of wear. 

History of Cartier 

Cartier, founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, began as a jewelry workshop that quickly gained recognition among French aristocracy. Under the leadership of Alfred Cartier, the company expanded into watchmaking, with a pivotal moment occurring in 1904 when Louis Cartier created the Santos Dumont, the world's first modern men's wristwatch, for aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont.

Throughout the 20th century, Cartier continued to innovate in watch design, introducing iconic timepieces like the Tank in 1918, inspired by the Renault FT-17 tank. The company's watches became known for blending functionality with artistic elements, incorporating Art Deco influences and precious materials. Today, as part of the Richemont Group, Cartier remains a leader in luxury watchmaking, continuing to produce exquisite timepieces that combine tradition with contemporary design, from the classic Tank to the modern Pasha.