Overview
The Santos Carrée was released in the late 1970s and marked the brand's new approach to offering a more accessible sports watch in stainless steel with gold accents. The Carrée ("square" in French) is known for its more boxy case and became one of the more iconic watches of the 1980s and helped to popularize the brand with a younger audience. An all gold version of this watch was famously worn by character Gordon Gekko in the movie Wall Street.
Specifications
Brand:
Cartier
Model:
Santos Carrée
Reference:
2961
Year:
1980s
Case Number:
296106407
Case Material:
Two-tone steel & gold
Diameter:
29 mm
Lug Width:
18 mm
Thickness:
8.5 mm
Lug-to-Lug:
Dial:
White
Lume:
None
Crystal:
Sapphire
Movement:
Automatic
Caliber:
Cartier 077
Bracelet/Strap:
Cartier stainless steel bracelet with gold screws
Max Wrist Size:
6.75in (20 links)
Hand model has a wrist size of 6.2 in
Condition
UNWORN: Case is pristine with no signs of use. Original stickers may still be present. Dial, hands, and lume have no imperfections and may show natural, even aging.
MINT: Case has only a few superficial hairlines. Lugs are thick, full, and sharp with superb finishing. Dial, hands, and lume may have micro imperfections visible only with a loupe.
EXCELLENT: Case has very light scratches or nicks. Lugs are thick, full, and well-defined. Dial and hands may have imperfections visible upon close inspection. Lume is fully intact and may show slight discoloration.
VERY GOOD: Case may have a few moderate scratches or nicks. Lugs are thick and full but may have softened edges. Dial and hands may have light stains or marks. Lume may have cracks or discoloration.
GOOD: Case has many scratches and nicks. Lugs may show signs of moderate polishing with worn edges. Dial and hands may have noticeable stains or marks. Lume may be damaged or show significant discoloration.
Case: The case shows normal signs of wear for a 30+ year old watch with hairlines and little dings throughout, but no major dents.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The white dial has taken on a subtle "spider" effect with hairline cracks throughout. This is a rather cool effect found in many of the white-dial Cartiers of the 70s and 80s. The hands and sapphire crystal are in excellent condition.
Bracelet/Strap: The bracelet is in good condition with little to no stretch and a few small hairlines throughout.
Movement
Functions: All functions including the crown-winding, time-setting, and date-setting are working as expected.
Service History: Unknown.
