{"product_id":"cartier-santos-octagon-steel-18k-gold-sm-ref-187903-circa-1980s","title":"Cartier Santos Octagon Steel \u0026 18K Gold SM Ref. 187903 (circa 1980s)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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 watch constructed in steel 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 the era’s 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 spinel-topped cabochon crown. This shape has never been recreated by La Maison since, and as such, every iteration of this blip in time is treasured by collectors. Here in SM size with a beautiful cream dial and fantastic condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\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, dial, hands and cabochon are pristine. Caseback engravings remain clear. Bracelet has zero stretch. Movement in excellent health and quartz-accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e24.5mm width excl. crown\u003cbr\u003e31.2mm length incl. lugs\u003cbr\u003e6.5mm thick\u003cbr\u003e12mm 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 with Double-C signed clasp, links fit up to 16cm wrists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCALIBRE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCartier Cal. 87.06, quartz 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, original Cartier Santos box, user manuals\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":44712232452119,"sku":null,"price":10300.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2593\/0263\/files\/939378C7-BA5B-4BD8-9046-5FB09AE8E9A2.jpg?v=1772954755","url":"https:\/\/www.nextvintage.com.my\/products\/cartier-santos-octagon-steel-18k-gold-sm-ref-187903-circa-1980s","provider":"Next Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}