Cartier Santos Galbée 2 Tone Automatic 1994 Original Owner (Full-Set/Unpolished/Serviced)

Cartier Santos Galbée Ref. 1172961 – Two-Tone Case and Bracelet, White Roman Dial

Cartier is one of the most influential names in luxury watchmaking, renowned for defining the modern wristwatch through a strong focus on design, proportion, and refinement. Founded in Paris in 1847, the brand has long balanced jewelry-making expertise with horological innovation, producing watches that are immediately recognizable and deeply rooted in design history.

The Cartier Santos is one of the earliest purpose-built wristwatches, originally created in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. The Santos Galbée, introduced decades later, refined the original concept with softer case curves and an integrated bracelet that enhanced comfort while preserving the model’s iconic square case, exposed screws, and Roman numeral dial. The two-tone Santos Galbée became especially popular for its versatile combination of steel and gold, and it remains highly regarded for its blend of technical practicality and distinctive Cartier design.

Key Details To Consider

This Cartier Santos Galbée two-tone reference 1172961 is offered in all-original, never polished condition, retaining its original factory finish with sharp, well-defined bevels throughout the case. The proportions and surface definition remain crisp, reflecting careful ownership and minimal wear.

The white Roman numeral dial is pristine, with clean printing and excellent overall preservation. The movement was professionally serviced in February 2026 and is running flawlessly, ensuring reliable performance.

The original two-tone bracelet shows no stretch and fits a wrist up to 7.5 inches (19.5 cm) comfortably. This example is accompanied by its original box, papers, and purchase receipt and was recently acquired from the original owner, making it a complete and well-documented Santos Galbée.

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