Cartier Santos 2961 Carree 1990s

Cartier Santos Carrée Ref. 2961 – The Two-Tone Icon of the 1990s

Few watches have shaped the luxury sports watch category quite like the Cartier Santos. Originally created in 1904 for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, it remains one of the very first purpose-built wristwatches ever made. The Santos Carrée of the 1980s and 1990s refined that original design into the icon we know today.

This Ref. 2961 perfectly captures the elegance of the era. Crafted in stainless steel with 18k yellow gold accents, the compact 29 mm case offers a slim yet confident presence on the wrist, making it equally appealing for both men and women who appreciate timeless proportions.

The untouched white dial with its classic Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and blue sapphire cabochon crown delivers everything collectors love about Cartier's unmistakable design language. Paired with the original two-tone integrated bracelet, the result is a watch that transitions effortlessly from everyday wear to formal occasions.

Inside beats the reliable Cartier automatic movement, combining practical everyday usability with the refined craftsmanship expected from one of the world's great jewelry maisons.

Elegant, versatile, and instantly recognizable, the Santos Carrée remains one of Cartier's greatest design achievements—a true icon that looks just as modern today as it did over three decades ago.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched white dial in flawless condition
• original hands & crown
  

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Cartier stainless steel/18k yellow gold bracelet fitting up to 17.5 cm wrist size and has some slight stretch /  2.5 mm thick
• original Cartier stainless steel folding clasp

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
  
• 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case-back
• 29 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 8.4 mm thick
• year: 1990s
• reference: 2961
• total weight: 82 g

MOVEMENT:

• Cartier Automatique
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 06/2026
  
• +5 sec/d / 280°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1433