Cartier Santos Galbee Grey 'Ghost Dial' 0902
This is a very cool Cartier Santos, known as the Carree due to its square case shape.
This steel and gold Cartier houses a rare and very handsome grey dial that has a vertically brushed finish. The dial has no hour markers and is plain except for a subtle gold Cartier logo and date window and has plain steel hands, we love it! The winding crown has a blue cabochon.
The semi-integrated bracelet is in excellent condition and would fit a wrist size of up to 19cm. This automatic movement
Information:
Ref: 0902
Circa: 1990's
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Case Size: 24mm x 35mm
Case Metal: Stainless Steel
Bezel: 18k Gold
Movement: Cartier 324 - Automatic - Serviced 1/19/25 w/one year warranty
Functions: HMS
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet size: 6.75"
Condition:
Case has some scratches with nothing deep. Bracelet has light wear throughout with nothing deep. Bezel has light scratches. Dial has become a more golden coral over the years. Serviced 1/19/25 w/one year warranty.
History of Cartier
Cartier, founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, began as a jewelry workshop that quickly gained recognition among French aristocracy. Under the leadership of Alfred Cartier, the company expanded into watchmaking, with a pivotal moment occurring in 1904 when Louis Cartier created the Santos Dumont, the world's first modern men's wristwatch, for aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont.
Throughout the 20th century, Cartier continued to innovate in watch design, introducing iconic timepieces like the Tank in 1918, inspired by the Renault FT-17 tank. The company's watches became known for blending functionality with artistic elements, incorporating Art Deco influences and precious materials. Today, as part of the Richemont Group, Cartier remains a leader in luxury watchmaking, continuing to produce exquisite timepieces that combine tradition with contemporary design, from the classic Tank to the modern Pasha.