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Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
International shipping
Photo taken on a 17.5 cm wrist
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The Geometric Boldness: The Iconic Santos in Octagonal Version
Designed in the early 1990s, the Octagonal line reinvents the mythical watch of the Parisian house with an eight-sided case inspired by the bold shapes of the era. This superb vintage Cartier watch, reference 187803 dating from 1990, perfectly embodies this chic and timeless style with its delightful two-tone configuration in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. Its subtly patina cream dial, enhanced by the famous Roman numerals and blue sword hands, makes it an undeniably charming women's Cartier watch. Ideal for slender wrists thanks to its delicate 24mm diameter, this women's Cartier Santos watch is the perfect choice for luxury pre-owned watch enthusiasts seeking a beautiful pre-owned Cartier watch or a pre-owned Cartier Santos with a unique and iconic design.
Why Buy This Vintage Cartier Watch Now?
- A Characterful Design: The octagonal yellow gold bezel enhanced with its famous visible screws gives this piece a strong and instantly recognizable visual identity.
- The Return of Two-Tone: The combination of gold and steel (gold/steel) is making a strong comeback on the watchmaking scene, offering absolute versatility to easily match all your Jewelry.
- A Unique Patina: The cream dial beautifully patinaed over time adds that extra soul so sought after by collectors of vintage models.
Discover other legendary models in our vintage Cartier Santos watch collection.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Cartier
- Model: Santos Octagonal 24mm
- Reference: 187803
- Estimated Year: 1990
- Gender: Women
- Movement: Quartz
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
- Case: Steel, steel back
- Bezel: 18k yellow gold
- Dimensions: 24mm (27.5mm with crown)
- Thickness: 6.2mm
- Lug to Lug: 31mm
- Lug width: 12mm
- Crown: Original blue cabochon
- Dial: Original patina cream with Roman numerals
- Hands: Original blue sword hands
- Crystal: Sapphire (condition: 9/10)
- Bracelet: Original adjustable stainless steel and 18k yellow gold (approx. 15cm)
- Buckle: Original Buckle deployant Cartier
Condition and Warranty
- Overall Condition: Excellent condition, the watch has been polished
- Water Resistance: No (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Serviced movement and 1-year warranty
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice (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.
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.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- 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
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
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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