Cartier Santos de Cartier Watch Appraisal
Category: Luxury Watch
Description
A Cartier Santos de Cartier wristwatch featuring a square stainless steel case, white dial with black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, a bezel secured with screws, and attached to a black leather strap. The crown appears to have a blue cabochon, characteristic of Cartier.
Appraisal Report
The item is identified as a Cartier Santos de Cartier wristwatch. This model line is highly recognizable and sought after, known for its distinctive square case and screw-down bezel, originally designed for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. The watch appears to be constructed from stainless steel with a white dial, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a black leather strap. Based on the design, it resembles the Santos 100 model or a similar variant within the Santos family. The appraisal value is an estimate based on the brand's prestige, the model's desirability, and typical market prices for pre-owned steel Cartier Santos watches on leather straps in assumed fair to good condition. Factors significantly influencing the value, such as the exact reference number, movement type (automatic or quartz), specific size, condition (wear, scratches, service history), and the inclusion of original box and papers, cannot be fully determined from the provided image. The mention of 'McGary' is noted, but its impact on value is unknown without context. This estimate reflects the general secondary market range for such timepieces.
Appraisal Value
$2,500 - $5,000 USD