Cartier Santos Carrée Burgundy ref.2961 de 1979

In 1978, Cartier redesigned and renamed the Santos de Cartier, giving the watch an integrated bracelet instead of the traditional leather strap. Cartier made the case and bracelet from stainless steel, a true departure for the Maison, which had only worked with precious metals before this time. The following year marked the 75th anniversary of the Santos model, so Cartier decided to launch a special edition to commemorate this milestone, giving the classic Cartier Santos a wine-red dial and a ruby cabochon replacing the classic blue sapphire cabochon, ornamenting the watch with the classic red tones of the Maison. This model not only differed in color but also in its finishes, as it stood out from the conventional Santos Carrée model by incorporating a satin finish on the bezel of the watch, giving it a distinct appearance. Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Carrée Year of manufacture: 1979 Serial number: 10079 Material: Steel Dimensions: 29x40mm Crystal material: Mineral crystal Reference