Details

Reference

1565

Movement

Automatic

Case

24mm Stainless Steel Curved Galbee Case

Year

circa 1990

Dial

White with Roman Numerals and Blued Steel Hands

Bracelet

Stainless Steel with Signature Screws

Condition

Gre…

About this watch

The Cartier Santos traces its lineage to 1904, when Louis Cartier made a watch for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and created what many regard as the first purpose-built wristwatch. This is the Santos Galbee reference 1565 in stainless steel, a circa 1990 example, its curved case (the 'galbee') hugging the wrist, with the signature exposed screws on bezel and bracelet, a white dial with painted Roman numerals and blued steel hands, and an octagonal crown set with a blue cabochon. Better still, this is the automatic version: the caseback is engraved 'Automatique', housing a self-winding mechanical movement rather than the far more common quartz. It presents in great condition and comes with a Cartier travel pouch and an independent Certificate of Authenticity and Valuation issued in August 2026, confirming the watch as genuine and in original condition. Please note there is no box or original papers. Crown: Octagonal with Blue Cabochon Glass: Crystal Sapphire