Cartier Santos 2878 Roman Numeral Black Strap Stainless Steel Watch
This stunning Cartier Santos is in excellent pre-owned condition and ready to ship!
| Brand |
Cartier |
| MPN |
2878 |
| Model |
Santos |
| Case Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Case Diameter |
35.6 mm × 44.2 mm |
| Crystal |
Sapphire Crystal |
| Bezel |
Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel |
| Dial |
Roman Numeral Dial |
| Bracelet |
Black Alligator-Pattern Leather Strap |
| Size |
Will fit up to a 6.5" wrist |
| Clasp |
Deployant Buckle with Cartier Screw-Head Motif |
| Movement |
Automatic |
| Condition |
Pre-Owned · Excellent |
| Additional Details |
This item comes with a Diamonds by Raymond Lee Presentation Box! |
| SKU |
W4749 |
The Cartier Santos is one of the most significant watches in horological history, widely regarded as the world's first purpose-built wristwatch. Louis Cartier created the original Santos in 1904 for his aviator friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a timepiece he could read without taking his hands off the controls. The bold square case, exposed screws on the bezel, and integrated strap-to-case design have remained the hallmarks of the line ever since, making the Santos instantly recognizable more than a century after its debut.
This example measures 35.6mm × 44.2mm, a versatile size that sits confidently on a range of wrist sizes. The stainless steel case carries the characteristic visible screw accents and pairs with a black alligator-pattern leather strap finished with Cartier's signature deployant buckle, complete with the screw-head motif repeated across the Santos family. Roman numeral hour markers and the Cartier-signed crown with a blue sapphire cabochon round out the classic Santos aesthetic. Light brushing on the case is consistent with normal wear and entirely appropriate for a piece of this age — nothing that detracts from its presence.
The Santos occupies that rare position in a collection where it reads as both a dress watch and an everyday companion. It suits a business meeting as naturally as a weekend lunch, and the stainless steel construction means it wears without the anxiety of a precious-metal piece. For a first serious Cartier or a complement to an existing collection, this reference delivers the full Santos experience at a compelling price point.
Each piece is fully inspected and authenticated by Diamonds by Raymond Lee in Boca Raton.
