Description Cartier Santos Vendôme Ref. 81912, in almost mint condition. A model that represents a fascinating stylistic departure from the traditional square Santos. By blending the industrial DNA of the classic Santos de Cartier with a perfectly round case form, Cartier created an elegant, fluid dress watch that retains all of the sub-collection’s signature geometric accents While the Santos is historically famous for its rigid, square silhouette, the Vendôme iteration cleverly rounds out the corners. It bridges the gap between the classic square Santos Galbée and the strictly round Cartier Ronde. The watch is named after the Place Vendôme in Paris—the historic epicenter of French jewelry design—reflecting its more formal, luxurious aesthetic. Ref. 81912 perfectly embodies the "Gold and Steel" trend of the 1980s luxury scene. The solid 18K yellow gold bezel breaks up the brushed stainless steel case. True to the design philosophy of the Maison, the watch retains its core visual hallmarks: Crisp Roman numeral indices radiating outward. The stark railway minute track framing the inner dial. Signature blued-steel sword hands that perfectly color-match the blue sapphire cabochon nested inside the winding crown. The Cartier Santos Ref. 81912 is highly prized by collectors looking for an affordable gateway into vintage Cartier. Because of its 33mm case and remarkably thin profile, it wears beautifully as a modern unisex piece. A new leather strap with an after market buckle has been fitted. History service unkown, except that it was serviced relatively recently by Cartier International Service (see pics. with sticker). Shipping: Securely packaged and shipped with full insurance and tracking worldwide. Please feel free to ask any questions or request specific photos. Reasonable offers are welcome! Non-EU buyers: Please be aware that import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item's price. These fees are the responsibility of the buyer. Any costs with customs duties or taxes applicable in the country of the buyer are the responsibility of the buyer. The photographs fully represent the object, so it's advisable to carefully observe them in all details. There may be slight differences between the photographs and the real object in terms of color tones, as a result of reproduction on different types of screens. Being a vintage watch, waterproof is not tested nor guaranteed, thus is recommended to avoid contact with water while using the watch.