{"product_id":"cartier-santos-octagon-steel-18k-gold-lm-ref-187902-circa-1990s","title":"Cartier Santos Octagon Steel \u0026 18K Gold LM Ref. 187902 (circa 1990s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY WE CURATED IT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOften cited as an AP Royal Oak-inspired Cartier, but to jump to such a conclusion would be to completely miss the era’s larger cultural shifts in design and architecture that led to this creation. We’ve often discussed the importance of the 1970s Santos Carrée (“Square”): Cartier’s first steel watch and an evolution of the OG Santos (the world’s first men’s wristwatch and pilot watch). But by the late 70s\/early 80s, everything (not just watches) was enveloped by a move to sculptural, geometric, experimental forms. This Octagon was just a natural expression of that zeitgeist. Hardly surprising or forced for The Master of Shapes. Yet, all the classic Santos cues remain: exposed screws mimicking aircraft sheet metal rivets, Roman numerals, blued sword hands, and a cabochon-ed crown. This shape has never been recreated by La Maison since, and as such, every specimen of this blip in time is treasured by collectors. Here in LM size with a gorgeous cream dial and in fantastic condition!\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e9.5\/10 with minimal signs of wear, mostly on the steel bracelet. The watch is sharp and looks to be unpolished with clear bevels and chamfers, deeply recessed screws and sharp edges. Crystal, original Swiss-only dial, hands and cabochon are pristine. Caseback engravings remain clear. Bracelet has zero stretch. Movement in excellent health and quartz-accurate.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e29.2mm width excl. crown\u003cbr\u003e37.8mm length incl. lugs\u003cbr\u003e6.4mm thick\u003cbr\u003e17mm lug width\u003cbr\u003eVisual dial width ~21.5mm\u003cbr\u003eWrist in photos is 15.8cm\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCRYSTAL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSapphire\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCASE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSteel, 18K gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWATER RESISTANCE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAssumed none, as per vintage watches\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTRAP:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Cartier bracelet with Double-C signed clasp, links fit up to 16cm wrists\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCALIBRE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCartier Cal. 87.06, quartz 3-hander with hacking and quickset date\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOMES WITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWatch and bracelet, original Cartier travel pouch\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTERMS OF SALE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlease read our “Terms of service” below. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45091294412823,"sku":null,"price":12100.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2593\/0263\/files\/C90E2307-7FEF-410F-82F3-7812F54CFF58.jpg?v=1777277660","url":"https:\/\/www.nextvintage.com.my\/products\/cartier-santos-octagon-steel-18k-gold-lm-ref-187902-circa-1990s","provider":"Next Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}