Cartier Santos Demoiselle in Steel with Mother-of-Pearl Dial

Lot 1040

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14611 Southern Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
United States

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Holiday Fine Jewels, Watches & Handbags Auction by Fortuna Auction

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Holiday Fine Jewels, Watches & Handbags Aucti...

By Fortuna Auction

Dec 17, 2025

Set Reminder 2025-12-17 11:00:00 2025-12-17 11:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : Holiday Fine Jewels, Watches & Handbags Auction https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/fortuna/holiday-fine-jewels-watches-handbags-auction-21655 FORTUNA presents our December Holiday Auction — now open for bidding and concluding December 17 at 11AM ET. Discover exceptional jewels, rare watches, and coveted handbags from iconic maisons, perfect for gifting or collecting. From dazzling diamonds and vibrant gemstones to standout Rolex, Patek, and Cartier timepieces, this festive sale offers treasures to delight every collector. Bid now and secure your favorites before the holiday finale. Fortuna Auction info@fortunaauction.com

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Lot Description

Summary of Key Characteristics
CIRCA: 2000s
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
DIAL: ink mother-of-pearl dial with printed Roman numerals
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original brick link bracelet in steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 20 mm wide x 30 mm lug-to-lug
BRACELET SIZE: 5 3/8 inches
SERIAL NUMBER: 707354LX
REFERENCE NUMBER: 2698
CALIBER: 157
MOVEMENT: Quartz
The Cartier Santos is a design classic. Originally created by Louis Cartier for his friend, aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, it is arguably the first sport watch. The present example is an extremely attractive ladies' version with a gorgeous mother-of-pearl dial.
â€¢ Condition: Dial is in excellent condition. Case is excellent, with minor handling wear. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition

Condition
findec^ Dial is in excellent condition. Case is excellent, with minor handling wear. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition

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Condition

Please refer to the Summary of Key Characteristics section
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