Details
CIRCA: 2007
CASE MATERIAL: 18k white gold, bezel engraved and partially paved with round diamonds, lugs and paved with diamonds
DIMENSIONS: 38.2 mm. x 37.4 mm.
STRAP: Black CROCODILE leather strap
DIAL: 18k white gold dial with falcon motif crafted in wood marquetry and engraving
MOVEMENT: Cal. 049, automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time only
BUCKLE: 18k white gold double deployant clasp
WITH: Cartier Limited Edition Certificate, Cartier certificate confirming the sale of the watch in 2007, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging

Ψ This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale.
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Lot Essay

Cartier has a famed Métiers d’Art department where artisans use traditional decorative techniques to create elaborate and intricate decorations on watch dial and cases. This particular Santos model features the delicate art of wood marquetry.
An art form that can traces it origins back to 2500 BC, marquetry involves the use of different shades of a natural material that is cut into tiny pieces which are then fit together to form a pattern or design.
The present timepiece features a marquetry dial and an engraved case that is partially paved with diamonds and is a limited edition of just 30 pieces.

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