The "Cartier Santos Vendôme" that arrived today is a rare LM size all-stainless steel model.
In preparation for sale, the watch was thoroughly maintained by Cartier.
The Santos series has a low distribution of stainless steel models,
Both are rare items that are extremely hard to come by.
This Santos Vendome was introduced in the lineup around 1983,
This vintage watch was produced for a very short period of time and was short-lived.
Vendome's distinctive case design,
The design is based on the unique screw motif of Santos.
This is a unique item that can only be found in vintage models.
Although it was a relatively wide watch for a Cartier watch at the time, it was very thin at just 5mm thick.
It doesn't feel as big as it actually is and is just the right size.
Recently, Cartier has started to rediscover round watches.
The short-lived Santos Vendôme is also gradually gaining popularity.
This design is a bracelet model, and in addition to the design and atmosphere of the time,
Its high practicality and simple functionality really capture the mood of the times.
Personally, I feel that I want a thin watch that is easy to use in the coming season,
I think it would be better if it was a bracelet model rather than a leather strap.
Due to the short production period of Santos Vendome,
Many of the mechanisms inside still have early quartz movements.
Parts for the early Cal. 81 are unavailable, and it is impossible to repair it if the circuit is faulty.
With this in mind, when we handle battery-operated watches, including Santos Vendome,
We always check what is used in the machinery inside and decide on a maintenance policy.
If it is an early model quartz movement, we will ask the manufacturer to repair it even if it costs money.
We will replace the machines with ones that meet the current standards and then sell them.
This time, Santos Vendome also had a complete service.
The movement has been replaced with the current standard Cal. 690.
At that time, the dial, hands, crown, and various screws are replaced with new ones.
If you maintain it properly,
From now on, repairs should be completed with a regular battery replacement or overhaul.
Because we are doing maintenance so carefully,
This is an item that we can strongly and confidently recommend.
This is a product that will give you a very high level of satisfaction, so please be sure to purchase it!
