The Cartier Santos Galbée, which arrived today, is an automatic-winding model that succeeded the Santos Caliber.
It is a rare item with a short production period and few opportunities to come across.
The Santos Carree, which appeared around 1979, was Cartier's first model made of stainless steel.
It was the prototype of the luxury sports watch that Cartier proposed as part of the Santos Dumont lineage.
The Santos Galbée was later introduced around 1986, but initially, only quartz models were available.
The Santos Caliber was likely discontinued around the late 1990s with the introduction of the automatic-winding model,
and the design of the Santos Galbée was unified.
The Santos 100 was introduced in 2004 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Santos,
but in the 2000s, watches became larger, and smaller watches were shunned.
For that reason, production of the Santos Galbée LM size was discontinued.
Given that its actual production period was only about five years,
the automatic-winding model of the Santos Galbée is rarely seen.
The Santos 20th Anniversary model made of stainless steel was introduced in 1999,
so the impression of that model is stronger, and the regular model feels more valuable.
Currently, the MM size of the Santos de Cartier is almost the same size as this one,
but the design and atmosphere of the watch differ so much depending on the era that it really makes you realize
that it is simply a part of the lineage.
Unlike the quartz model, the automatic-winding model of the Santos Galbée
differs significantly not only in its movement but also in the finish of its dial.
While the quartz model features a single-color finished dial,
the automatic-winding model is characterized by a guilloché dial with a finish resembling a radial sunburst.
Its extremely elegant and glamorous design and atmosphere
make you feel the dawn of the 2000s watch market, which was more prosperous than ever before along with the increasing size of wristwatches.
For this sale, a complete service was performed by Cartier,
and the dial, hands, crown, and all screws and pins were replaced with new parts.
Furthermore, the case and bracelet have been polished,
bringing it to a condition that is as close to new as possible.
While it has a modern impression close to current models,
this piece has been maintained to the same standard as a new watch,
so there must be no other piece in the world finished to this extent.
In addition to the beauty of the watch design, it is also highly practical,
and it comes with a manufacturer's warranty, making it the ultimate watch.
You cannot miss this one!
