24 Cartier A graceful and elegant, Anniversary Santos Carrée, automatic wristwatch in steel, with deep red laquer dial, reference 2960.
Estimate: Fr. 4'000 – 8'000
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- Model Santos Carrée 75th Anniversary
- Year Circa 1980s
- Reference 2960
- Case Material Stainless steel
- Case Number 9'172'960, 32'709
- Bracelet Material Stainless steel Cartier bracelet, approximate length 175mm
- Movement Automatic, 17 jewels
- Dimension 29mm width x 40mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Created to commemorate a defining milestone in horological history, the Cartier Santos Carrée “75th Anniversary,” reference 2960, was introduced in 1979 to celebrate seventy-five years since the debut of one of the world’s first purpose-designed wristwatches. Originally conceived for the pioneering Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos remains an enduring symbol of innovation, elegance, and functional design. This commemorative edition distinguishes itself through a striking departure from the traditional Santos aesthetic. Most notably, the dial is rendered in a deep red, the iconic Cartier color, imbuing the watch with a bold and unmistakable presence. In a radical reinterpretation of the maison’s visual codes, the dial is entirely devoid of Roman numerals and the chemin de fer minute track, resulting in a clean, minimalist composition that emphasizes color, form, and modernity. Further reinforcing its unique identity, the signature cabochon-set crown is adorned not with the customary blue, but with a matching red, harmonizing seamlessly with the dial and enhancing the watch’s monochromatic allure. The watch is powered by an automatic movement indicating hours, minutes, sweep centre-seconds, and date at 3 o’clock, combining everyday practicality with refined mechanical performance. Both a celebration piece and a bold stylistic statement, the Santos Carrée “75th Anniversary” stands as a rare and collectible reinterpretation of a timeless icon.
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