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Cartier Santos-Dumont PARIS LM No Crack Ref. 78097
The Santos is an indispensable part of any discussion about Cartier. It holds an undeniable popularity as a historic model, being the world's first men's wristwatch developed by Cartier.
This is the Ref. 78097 Santos-Dumont LM, which was released as part of the "Louis Cartier Collection" in the 1970s.
Even within the Louis Cartier Collection, the production numbers were small, making it quite rare to find a well-preserved piece.
It features the rare original PARIS dial.
While the slim "Extra-Flat" model is popular among Santos-Dumont watches, this thicker Santos-Dumont LM offers a different charm. Its three-dimensional construction makes it a popular item among collectors.
Few remain, making it a highly valuable item even overseas.
The case has minor scratches but no major dents. It also retains the characteristic edges of the Santos, without any roundedness from polishing. The overall polishing appears to have been minimal.
The glass and hands are almost free of scratches. The case back also has no scratches or dents. The serial number is clearly preserved.
The dial is the rare PARIS dial.
The dial is a beautiful white with no cracks and almost no discoloration.
There may be minimal dirt, but it is very slight.
There are also faint hairline scratches from 1 o'clock to 4 o'clock, but they are hard to notice unless you look at them under specific lighting, requiring you to change the angle and squint to see them.
Overall, it is a piece in extremely good condition.
This piece embodies the unique strength of the Santos, distinct from the Extra-Flat.
The buckle is an original Cartier 18K buckle.
If you prefer an 18k YG D-buckle from that era, please contact us separately.
*The wearing photos are images from a previous sale.
《Product Details》
Brand Name: Cartier
Model Number: ref.78097
Product Name: Santos-Dumont LM
Movement: Manual winding
Caliber: Cal.78-1
Material: K18YG, buckle GP
Serial: 780970***
Color: Gold
Case Diameter: Approx. 25mm (W) × 36mm (H)
Wrist Size: Up to 17.5cm
Buckle: Original GP
Strap: Aftermarket
Accessories: Our shop warranty card
Maintenance is available at our shop even after purchase.
~Product Rank~
[A] Shows slight signs of use but no major noticeable flaws.
[B] Shows a certain degree of noticeable scratches and dirt.
[C] Has significant scratches and dirt.
[D] Has issues that affect use.
*The rank is solely based on our subjective judgment.
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