Cartier Santos Octagon 30 mm Automatic – Ref. 2966, Steel & 18K Yellow Gold, 1990s

Cartier Santos Octagon 30 mm Automatic – Ref. 2966, Steel & 18K Yellow Gold, 1990s

The Cartier Santos Octagon Ref. 2966 is a distinctive neovintage timepiece from the 1990s, combining Cartier’s iconic Santos design with the geometric character of the Octagon variant. The 30 mm case offers a versatile midsize/unisex profile, while the two-tone construction combines stainless steel with 18-karat yellow gold (750).

The watch features a characteristic octagonal bezel with exposed screws, an integrated two-tone Santos bracelet, and a classic white dial with black Roman numerals and a railway minute track. The dial is complemented by blue hands and a date display at 3 o’clock. The crown is finished with a blue sapphire cabochon, one of Cartier’s signature details.

This example is preserved in very good condition and is offered with its original Cartier presentation box.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Cartier
• Model: Santos Octagon / Santos de Cartier
• Reference: 2966
• Period: 1990s
• Movement: Swiss automatic movement
• Case Material: Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold / 750
• Case Diameter: 30 mm, excluding crown
• Dial: White, with black Roman numerals and railway minute track
• Hands: Blue-finished hands
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal
• Bezel: Octagonal, with characteristic exposed screws
• Bracelet: Original two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold bracelet
• Clasp: Cartier folding clasp
• Complication: Date display at 3 o’clock
• Crown: Blue sapphire cabochon
• Condition: Very good vintage/neovintage condition
• Included: Original Cartier presentation box

Authenticity & Documentation

Luxos Arts authenticity assurance: The watch has been subject to an authenticity and condition review, including verification of the case, movement, two-tone construction and accompanying Cartier presentation box. The specifications above are based on the information available for this particular example.