Cartier Santos Ref. 1172 Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1991
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Santos reference 1172 automatic wristwatch is documented by the auction house as dating to 1991. Constructed from stainless steel and 18-karat yellow gold, the square case measures approximately 29 mm across excluding the crown guards and cabochon-set crown.
The white dial displays black Roman numerals, a central railroad minute track, a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position, and blued hands, with 'SWISS' visible along the lower border. A secret 'CARTIER' signature appears within the numeral VII. According to the source, the timepiece is powered by an automatic Calibre 2671 movement and is fitted with a two-tone steel and gold bracelet.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Crown
- Crown with a blue cabochon
- Materials
- Stainless steel / 18K yellow gold
- Reference
- 1172
- Case Diameter
- approx. 29 mm
- Dial Features
- White dial with Roman numerals, railway minute track, and date display
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Calibre
- Cal. 2671
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a white dial that displays black Roman numerals and a central railroad-style minute track. A date aperture is positioned at 3 o'clock. The display includes blued hands for the hour, minute, and sweep seconds. A secret 'CARTIER' signature is integrated into the diagonal stroke of the Roman numeral VII.
- Visible features
- • Yellow gold square bezel secured with eight visible screws showing fine hairline scratches. • Secret signature 'CARTIER' integrated into the diagonal stroke of the Roman numeral VII. • Blued steel central hour, minute, and sweep seconds hands positioned over the white dial. • Integrated steel bracelet links decorated with rows of inset yellow gold screws. • Date display visible through a framed window at the 3 o'clock position displaying numeral 21.
- Case and Construction
- This Cartier Santos wristwatch (Reference 1172) features a square case and integrated bracelet constructed from stainless steel and 18-karat yellow gold. The bezel, a hallmark of the Santos line, is secured by eight visible screws, and the crown is topped with a blue cabochon. The overall diameter of the case is approximately 29 mm, excluding the crown. The auction house notes visible signs of wear on the case, bezel, and bracelet.
- Movement and Documentation
- The timepiece is reported by the source to be powered by an automatic Calibre 2671 movement. The auction house provided a performance report for the movement, noting an accuracy of +4 seconds per day and an amplitude of 272°. The object is offered as a set including an original box, a 1993 service booklet, an original French sales receipt, and a warranty booklet with a blank certificate. The watch is reported to fit a wrist size up to approximately 17.5 cm.
Identification
- Reference
- 1172
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and caseback are not shown in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Accompanying original box, purchase receipt, and documentation noted by the auction house are not depicted in this view.