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CARTIER Vintage Santos Galbée Lady Automatic - Reference 0902 - Stainless Steel / 18K Yellow Gold - Box - late 1980ies - Cartier Service 2026

Discover timeless Parisian elegance with this vintage Cartier Santos Galbée Lady Ref. 0902 – an iconic timepiece that perfectly balances heritage, design, and everyday wearability.

Crafted in a sophisticated combination of stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, this Santos Galbée embodies Cartier’s unmistakable aesthetic. The elegant case with its softly curved lines sits beautifully on the wrist, seamlessly integrated with the signature bracelet. The classic white dial features bold black Roman numerals, complemented by finely blued steel hands, ensuring both legibility and refined contrast. The look is completed by Cartier’s hallmark crown set with a striking blue sapphire cabochon.

Dating to the late 1980s, this piece is powered by a reliable automatic movement—an exceptional feature in a ladies’ Santos of this era. It comes with its original Cartier box and has just undergone a full Cartier service in April 2026, ensuring excellent mechanical performance and peace of mind for its next owner. The watch is presented in excellent overall condition, reflecting careful ownership over the years.

The Santos is one of the most historically significant wristwatches ever created. Designed in 1904 by Louis Cartier for the pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, it is widely regarded as one of the first purpose-built wristwatches for men. At a time when pocket watches were still the norm, Santos-Dumont required a practical solution to read the time while flying—leading to the creation of this groundbreaking design. In the late 1970s and 1980s, Cartier reinterpreted the model with the Santos Galbée, introducing more ergonomic curves and the now-iconic steel and gold combination, which became a defining aesthetic of the era. Since then, the Santos has evolved into one of Cartier’s most enduring and celebrated collections, seamlessly blending innovation with timeless style.

This reference 0902 is accompanied by:

- Cartier service report 04/2026

- Original Cartier box

- under official Cartier service warranty until 04/2028

"A true icon of watchmaking history, this Santos Galbée offers vintage charm, mechanical sophistication, and unmistakable Cartier elegance—equally suited as a collector’s piece or a refined everyday companion."