{"product_id":"montre-cartier-santos-galbee-1566-acier-or-18k-bicolore-annees-2000","title":"Vintage Cartier Santos Galbée 1566 Steel \u0026 18k Gold — Two-Tone (2000s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCartier Santos Galbée — The two-tone steel \u0026amp; gold icon of Cartier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCartier Santos\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most iconic watches in watchmaking. Created by Louis Cartier in 1904 for his friend, the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, it is regarded as the first men’s wristwatch ever conceived. Its square case, eight exposed screws on the bezel, and screw-set bracelet have become the model’s absolute signature, copied but never equaled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCartier Santos Galbée\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003e1566\u003c\/strong\u003e version embodies the modern evolution of the model: a case with curved angles (“Galbée” = rounded, as opposed to the original Santos Carrée) in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel and 18k yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two-tone combination that made its legend throughout the 1980s-2000s. The screw-down gold bezel, the eight exposed gold screws, and the central links of the 18k gold bracelet give the piece its warm presence, recognizable at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite dial\u003c\/strong\u003e in silvered finish follows the Cartier visual grammar: \u003cstrong\u003eblack Roman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, minute track around the perimeter, \u003cem\u003eCartier\u003c\/em\u003e signature, \u003cem\u003eSwiss Made\u003c\/em\u003e mention, and \u003cstrong\u003edate window at 6 o’clock\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eblued sword hands\u003c\/strong\u003e — another signature of the maison — provide the contrast that animates the whole. The hexagonal crown recalls aviation and features a blue cabochon, another iconic detail of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by a precise and reliable \u003cstrong\u003equartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, mounted on its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal two-tone Santos bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e (version 3) with Buckle deployant clasp, this 29mm piece offers a perfectly Unisex size, equally comfortable on a man’s or a woman’s wrist. The \u003cstrong\u003esapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e in perfect condition (10\/10) protects an immaculate dial. Selected, authenticated and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartier Santos Galbée reference 1566 in two-tone steel and 18k yellow gold: the most iconic version of the model, Unisex 29mm format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew-down gold bezel with 8 exposed screws, white dial with Roman numerals and blued hands: the Cartier signature in its purest expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal two-tone Santos bracelet, sapphire crystal in perfect condition (10\/10), recently polished case — a piece ready to wear every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cartier Santos Vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-cartier-santos-vintage\"\u003eSee our other Cartier Santos watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Cartier Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-cartier-vintage\"\u003eSee our Cartier vintage collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santos Galbée (version 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1566\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Swiss Made)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 6 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel and 18-karat yellow gold, curved carrée shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29mm (33mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41mm\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel :\u003c\/strong\u003e Screw-fixed 18-carat yellow gold, 8 visible gold screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal with blue cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvered white with black Roman numerals, railway minute track, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued sword hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire, perfect condition (10\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original two-tone steel and 18k gold Santos (version 3), approximately 17cm in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Deployant Cartier, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent state of preservation. Case recently polished, original white dial in impeccable condition, Crystal sapphire in perfect condition (10\/10), two-tone bracelet in beautiful condition. Immediately wearable piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical :\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers. Additional links available as an option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Cartier Santos Galbée?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Santos Galbée is the modern evolution (1980s) of the historic Cartier Santos. Its angles are curved (rounded), as opposed to the original Santos Carrée. It is the model that popularized the steel\/gold two-tone combination, which has become one of the model’s most emblematic pairings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case made of solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bezel, the 8 screws and the central links of the bracelet are in solid 18-carat yellow gold. The rest of the case and bracelet is in stainless steel. This is the true Cartier two-tone construction — not plated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does reference 1566 version 3 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Santos Galbée has undergone several evolutions of the bracelet and case over the years. Reference 1566 designates the medium two-tone quartz date model, and “version 3” corresponds to the evolution of the bracelet — the latest and most accomplished version of the classic Santos Galbée.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its 29mm square case (41mm Lug-to-lug), this is a decidedly Unisex piece. It wears perfectly well on both a man’s and a woman’s wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the bracelet 17cm? Can it be adjusted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bracelet is delivered in its current 17cm configuration. Additional links are available as an option for larger wrists. Do not hesitate to contact us before ordering to verify compatibility with your wrist size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the international delivery time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53932321505617,"sku":"1566 251712QX","price":1.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_01550.jpg?v=1780386824","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-cartier-santos-watch-galbee-1566-steel-18k-gold-two-tone-2000s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}