About this Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune
Created by Louis Cartier in 1904 for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos is one of the first wristwatches in history.
This Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune joins our selection of one-of-a-kind pieces: a single example, photographed as it is in our Paris workshops, with no retouching and no catalogue imagery.
Detailed description
This piece comes in a blanc colourway.
The blanc dial is original.
Observed condition: good condition. Every visible sign of wear is photographed and described without embellishment.
How we authenticated this piece
No piece is published before passing our in-house authentication protocol. Here are the checks applied to this Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune:
- Matching case, movement and reference numbers
- Workshop opening: calibre, finishes and original components verified
- Dial and hands checked under a loupe — homogeneous lume, no repainting
- Case inspected: sharp angles, no excessive re-polishing
- Bracelet, links and buckle stamped by the manufacture
Price and positioning
This Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune is offered at 16 990 €, a firm price based on transactions actually recorded on the secondary market for an example in this condition.
As a market benchmark: Santos Medium steel: 6 500 – 8 500 € · Large: 7 500 – 10 000 €.
A reservation is possible with a 10% deposit, and our advisors remain available for any question before purchase.
Wearing and caring for this piece
- Service recommended every 5 to 7 years depending on the calibre
- Avoid magnetic fields, shocks and sudden thermal variations
- Have the water resistance checked after each intervention on the case
- Clean the steel bracelet with lukewarm soapy water, dry thoroughly
Delivery, payment and support
Insured shipping from Paris within 10 to 14 working days, tracking information provided upon handover to the carrier. Secure payment, 10% reservation option available, and dedicated advisor support for high-value items.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune authentic?
- Yes. This Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune was authenticated in our Paris workshops (finishing, hallmarks or stamps and components inspected) and ships with its Monogram Paris certificate of authenticity.
- What is the price of this Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune?
- This Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune is offered at 16 990 €, certificate included. A reservation is possible with a 10% deposit.
- What are the specifications of this Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune?
- Coloris blanc, blanc dial, in good condition. Every specification is recorded during authentication and appears on the certificate.
- What are the delivery times?
- Delivery is insured and tracked, within 10 to 14 business days from Paris, after the final authentication of the piece.
- Can I reserve this Cartier Santos Small Blanc Or jaune?
- Yes, a reservation is possible with a 10% deposit. The piece is then withdrawn from sale while the purchase is completed.