Vintage Cartier Santos Carrée Watch 2961 — Gold and Steel (1980s)
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Cartier Santos 2961 (1980s) : Vintage Automatic Bicolor Gold and Steel Watch
The Cartier Santos 2961 is an emblematic pre-owned watch from the 1980s. Defined by its bicolor case in gold and steel and its famous screw-down bezel, this vintage watch embodies the house’s geometric and timeless design language. Its white dial, punctuated by Roman numerals and blued sword hands, features a practical date window at 3 o’clock. Powered by an automatic mechanical winding movement, this automatic watch with a 29mm case size offers well-balanced proportions, making it an ideal men’s watch or women’s watch for everyday wear. Acquiring this model lets you add a true collector’s piece to your selection, a timeless
Why buy this piece now?
- Iconic bicolor design in gold and steel with the famous screw-down bezel Santos.
- Reliable automatic movement with a date complication for optimal everyday comfort.
- Carefully polished piece, delivering a beautiful gleam while preserving its vintage charm.
Discover our collection of vintage Cartier watches as well.
Technical Specifications
- Brand : Cartier
- Model : Santos
- Reference : 2961
- Estimated Year : 1980s
- Gender : Men, Women
- Movement : Automatic
- Functions : Hours, minutes, seconds, date
- Case : Steel and gold
- Dimensions : 29mm (32mm with crown)
- Head-to-head : 40.6mm
- Thickness : 8.8mm
- Lug width : 17mm
- Crown : Original crown, blue cabochon (probably replaced during a previous servicing)
- Dial : White with Roman numerals, original
- Hands : Blued sword hands, original
- Crystal : Sapphire (Condition 9/10)
- Bracelet : Original steel and gold (Maximum length approx. 18cm, +80€ per additional link); slight distortion, but links remain firmly connected
- Buckle : Original steel deployant clasp
Condition & Guarantee
- Overall condition : Beautiful state of preservation; the watch has been polished
- Water resistance : Not water-resistant (vintage watch)
- Authenticity : Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical : Movement inspected and 12-month guarantee
- Included : Atelier Victor invoice atelier, protective case (sold without original box and papers)
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
Free delivery
Delivery is free on all our pieces internationally. Dispatch within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express, Emirates Post, EMS or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination, delivery within 2 to 14 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Collection in Dubai
In-person handover by appointment in Downtown Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product page. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt and are payable by the buyer. Customs inspections may in rare cases extend the delivery time.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
Our advisors remain at your disposal for any questions and can send you additional photographs or videos upon simple request, by email or on WhatsApp.
NON-CONFORMING ITEM
In the exceptional case of an item that does not match its listing, please notify us within 72 hours: it will be eligible for a refund or an exchange. If the parcel shows damage upon delivery, it should be refused or its opening filmed continuously.
For full details, please consult our return policy.
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