Gentleman’s Yellow Gold, Date

Santos Octagon — Gentleman’s Yellow Gold, Date

c. 1980–?

18k gold octagonal case (29–31 mm) with screw-set bezel, protected sapphire crown, date and sweep seconds, on a gold bracelet. Examples circa 1980 and sold in 1993.

Groups catalogued examples whose reference is not stated; numbered references (09075, 2965, 2966, 0906) are listed separately.

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Identifying details

Octagonal bezel
Eight-sided bezel around a round dial opening.
Screw-link bracelet
Integrated metal bracelet whose links carry visible screws echoing the bezel, introduced on the Santos in 1978.
Secret signature
“Cartier” hidden in a stroke of one of the Roman numerals.
Date
Date display.

Variants of Santos Octagon

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Variant	Production
Platinum Limited Edition, Burgundy Numerals	c. 1981
Gentleman’s Yellow Gold, DateCurrent	c. 1980–?
Gentleman’s Steel and Gold, Date	Undated
Steel and Gold Quartz, Date	Undated

Case & movement

Reference: No reference number
Production: c. 1980–?
Case material: 18k yellow gold
Movement: Automatic

Dial, bezel & hands

Dial colour: White matte

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Santos Octagon — Gentleman’s Yellow Gold, Date

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Variants of Santos Octagon

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Santos Octagon — Gentleman’s Yellow Gold, Date

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Variants of Santos Octagon

Case & movement

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