Cartier Santos Galbée Moonphase Large - Gold & Steel - c. 1990

The legendary Santos

Description

When we talk about Cartier watches, the Santos model inevitably comes to mind. The first wristwatch launched by Cartier at the beginning of the 20th century, the Santos was a small revolution: a watch on the wrist, a square watch with sharp edges, visible studs to hold and secure the glass. An Art Deco style that never ceases to please and is today a real must-have for any watch enthusiast.

This large Santos Galbée model presents two complications that are very popular in watchmaking: the date and, above all, the moonphase. This poetic dial allows you to follow the cycle of the moon through its different phases, thanks to the rotation of a small disc. It shows the visible part of the moon at night.

Why did Françoise choose it?

This is an essential model in the Cartier repertoire. It is emblematic, both from a historical and stylistic point of view. A pleasant, practical and discreet piece. Its dial gives it a touch of elegance. This Cartier Santos is truly perfect for daily wear. Its dial and the gold/steel mix go with everything. It fits as well with a suit as with jeans.

If there is one complication that Françoise particularly appreciates, it is the moonphase. A detail that brings a lot of poetry to the dial of a watch.

It is elegant, practical with its quartz movement, the presence of the date, and very comfortable on the wrist with its steel bracelet and curved case. A sporty watch that can be worn on a woman's or a man's wrist.

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