Cartier Santos Dumont 18K White Gold Manual Wind 35MM

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CIRCA: 2000s
CASE MATERIAL: 18K White Gold
DIAL: White dial with black Roman numeral hour indices. Black hour and minute hands. Cartier logo within the "7" o'clock hour indicator.
BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather with stainless steel deployant clasp
CASE DIMENSIONS: 35 mm x 29 mm
BRACELET SIZE: 7 3/4 inches inches
SERIAL NUMBER: 36692805
REFERENCE NUMBER: 2651
CALIBER: 430 MC
For generations Cartier has been making some of the world's most iconic watches. The present example is a modern take on the Santos classic. It features an 18K white gold case with black cabochon crown. The case features a sleek design with is 6mm thickness. The watch sits close to the wrist making it perfect for daily wear or for elegant occasions. It is powered by a manual wind movement. The watch is mounted on a Cartier leather strap and its original stainless steel deployant buckle.
Condition Report: Dial is in excellent condition. Case is in excellent condition with minor scratches. The movement is running at the time of cataloging. Overall the present example is in excellent condition.

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