Cartier Santos Ronde Octagon 'Or Massif' Sapphire
This Cartier Santos Ronde Octagon ‘’Or Massif’’ (meaning massive gold) is a beautiful oddity in the world of watches. With the reference 2965, this fully-automatic timepiece is factory-set with multiple sapphires and diamonds partially throughout the bracelet (princess-cut) and fully set across the bezel with a size of 30mm, considered a largest (and most collectable) size of the model. The piece-de-resistance is, of course, the agate dial, which is cut from stone and exudes a beautiful blue texture, lacking any unnecessary indicators on the dial except for the Cartier signature and Paris print. While not a part of Cartier’s usual catalogue, this piece may have been specially commissioned for a select client when the model type was in production in the 1980s.
Case: 18ct yellow gold
Movement: Automatic
Strap: 18ct yellow gold
Diameter: 30mm
Height: 9mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Year: 1980s
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