Vintage Cartier Santos Watch

This is a vintage wristwatch featuring a design highly characteristic of the Cartier Santos collection. The timepiece showcases a two-tone square or 'carrée' case with rounded corners, constructed from stainless steel with a distinctive yellow gold-toned bezel secured by exposed functional screws. The dial is white or off-white with black Roman numeral hour markers and blue-steel-style sword hands, following a classic Art Deco aesthetic. It is attached to a black lizard-skin or textured leather strap with a silver-toned tang buckle. The case measurements appear consistent with a mid-size or 'unisex' model from the 1980s or 1990s. Visible condition issues include significant wear on the leather strap, surface scratches on the metal bezel, and potential oxidation or patination on the hardware. The crown appears to be a faceted synthetic blue spinel or sapphire, a signature mark of the house. The craftsmanship reflects the higher end of luxury watchmaking from its period, though the current state indicates heavy use. The lack of visible branding on the face in this low-resolution image necessitates a physical verification of the movement and case back markings for definitive authentication.

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