Santos Octagon 2965
Cartier
In 1904, Louis Cartier created a a watch for his Brazilian aviator friend Alberto Santos-Dumont that broke away from the conventions of the era. Unlike the rounded, flowing cases typical of pocket and wristwatches at the time, this watch featured a sharply defined square case with bezel screws left deliberately visible.
In the 1990s, Cartier gave the Santos a fresh update. Instead of the classic square shape, the case was redesigned with eight sides and paired with a matching bezel. Some people see this as a small nod to the Royal Oak’s shape. While most Santos Octagon watches were made in a two-tone mix of metals, this version is unique because it is built entirely from stainless steel.
In the 1990s, Cartier gave the Santos a fresh update. Instead of the classic square shape, the case was redesigned with eight sides and paired with a matching bezel. Some people see this as a small nod to the Royal Oak’s shape. While most Santos Octagon watches were made in a two-tone mix of metals, this version is unique because it is built entirely from stainless steel.
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| Box | No |
| Papers | No |
| Reference | 2965 |
| Year | 1998 |
| Case Dimensions | 30mm |
| Case Material | Steel |
| Amplitude (Lift angle 52) | Approx 300° |
| Accuracy (Dial on top) | Approx +9 sec/day |
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