{"product_id":"cartier-santos-carree-steel-18k-gold-ref-2961-circa-late-70s-early-80s","title":"Cartier Santos Carrée Steel \u0026 18K Gold Ref. 2961 (circa late 70s\/early 80s)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY WE CURATED IT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA historically important Cartier. Up until this watch, all Cartiers were full precious metal. First released in 1978, this was their first-ever steel watch. But old habits die hard, and we’re glad that this retains a gorgeous solid 18K gold bezel and bracelet screws. Carrées are also direct descendants of the Santos-Dumont: the world’s first men’s wristwatch in 1904 (created for the pioneering aviator of the same name so he could fly without dropping aircraft controls to fumble for a pocket watch). Therefore also the first pilot’s watch! Compact in size but bold in presence with flat bracelet links that catch the light. Fancy a blocky square watch that’s still somehow elegant? This one’s for you, in lovely condition, one of the best we’ve seen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e9.5\/10 with minimal signs of wear. Mostly shallow hairlines\/scuffs on the bezel, but otherwise upright and thick with latitude for refinishing should you desire (we recommend retaining it as is for some vintage wabi-sabi charm). Broad case flank chamfers and very sharp condition overall. Crystal, dial, hands and cabochon are clean. Caseback engravings remain clear. Gen 1 bracelet has zero stretch. Movement in good health with to-spec power reserve, high amplitude, slight beat error and accurate to within ±20 secs\/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e29.1mm width excl. crown\u003cbr\u003e41mm length incl. lugs\u003cbr\u003e8.8mm thick\u003cbr\u003e18mm lug width\u003cbr\u003eVisual dial width ~18mm\u003cbr\u003eWrist in photos is 15.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCRYSTAL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSapphire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCASE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSteel, 18K gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWATER RESISTANCE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAssumed none, as per vintage watches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRAP:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Cartier bracelet Gen 1 with Double-C signed clasp, links fit up to 17.3 cm wrists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCALIBRE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCartier Cal. 077 (ETA 2671), automatic 3-hander with hacking and quickset date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMES WITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWatch and bracelet, Cartier pouch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTERMS OF SALE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlease see our stories Highlight entitled “Terms” on our Instagram profile. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My First Vintage X Next Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712232222743,"sku":null,"price":18800.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2593\/0263\/files\/E65DCC26-6528-4352-8A00-CA9121499316.jpg?v=1772954750","url":"https:\/\/www.nextvintage.com.my\/products\/cartier-santos-carree-steel-18k-gold-ref-2961-circa-late-70s-early-80s","provider":"Next Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}