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Cartier Women's W20012C4 Santos 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Watch

• Precise cartier swiss-quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal; brushed stainless steel and 18k case and bracelet
• White dial with blue metallic hands and roman numerals

Product Description

The Cartier Story

The name Cartier is synonymous with luxury, quality, and style. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company became renowned worldwide for its design and production of beautiful jewelry and opulent objets d'art. A royal commission in 1904 made Cartier a supplier to Europe's Crowned Heads of State and led England's King Edward VII to describe Louis Cartier, grandson of the founder, as the jeweler of Kings, the King among jewellers.

By the early 20th century, Cartier had expanded its collection to include watches. At a time when pocket watches were still considered de rigueur for the distinguished gentleman, Cartier helped popularize the wristwatch, making it a bold fashion statement for men and women as well as a status symbol among the well-to-do. Louis Cartier is credited with creating the first men's wristwatch, the Santos, in 1904. He developed and named the watch for his client and friend, the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a device that would allow him to read the time without taking his hands off the controls of his airplane.

Other classic designs followed, including Cartier's signature timepiece--the Tank--which debuted in 1917 during the First World War and was inspired by the tough new war machine the Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe. Cartier's first water-resistant watch was named after the Pasha of Marrakesh, who requested that Cartier create watch that he could wear while in his swimming pool and not lose track of time.

And while it is known more for its luxurious design, Cartier is also credited with creating the highly functional deployment folding clasp in 1910, which is now used by watchmakers around the globe.

Modern Cartier watchmakers still base their watch designs on the early fundamentals developed by Louis Cartier. Treasured by collectors, Cartier watches are distinguished by their impressive variety of shapes (round, square, oval, Tank, Tortue and Tonneau), by their exceptional materials and workmanship, and by their recognizable Cartier aesthetic, an elegant blend of classic and modern design.

Product Description

18kt yellow gold and stainless steel case with a 18kt yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet. Fixed 18kt yellow gold bezel. Silver opaline dial with blue hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers around the inner ring. Luminiscent hands and dial markers. Quartz movement. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Octaganol crown. Stainless steel case back. Case diameter: 24 mm. Case thickness: 6 mm. Hidden deployment clasp. Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet. Functions: hours, minutes. Cartier Santos Two-Tone 18kt Yellow Gold and Steel Ladies Watch W20012C4.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00280N3KE
• Item model number: W20012C4
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,546 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great watch, January 13, 2008

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Elisabeth (New York City) - See all my reviews

After several years of deliberating, I chose the Cartier Santos Women's Small. I am very happy with the watch, I only have one complaint. I have been wearing it for about 2 months daily to the office and for other non-labor intensive activities. Somehow, the gold bezel is already badly scratched and I cannot even recall how it possibly could have happened. But, the watch is very comfortable, very classy looking and can be worn for dress or casual, with white gold or yellow. With the exception of how easily it scratches, I think it is a great investment.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cartier Santos Women, January 18, 2007

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Manuel C. Morales (Killeen,Texas) - See all my reviews
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I have worn a Cartier Santos Mans watch for 26 years.
When thinking about what to give my wife this last Christmas I decided a matching Cartier was a good idea.
It was a hit with my wife!!