Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1149 in Watches
• Brand: Cartier
• Model: W20060D6
• Band material: stainless-steel
• Bezel material: stainless-steel
• Case material: stainless-steel
• Clasp type: deployment-clasp
• Dial color: cream
• Dial window material: scratch-resistant-sapphire
• Movement type: swiss-quartz
• Water-resistant to 99 feet

Features

• Swiss Made watch with Cartier Calibre 687 Swiss-quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal; Case diameter: 29 mm
• Solid square stainless steel case and screw studded stainless steel bracelet
• Roman numeral off-white dial; Blued steel sword-shaped hands; Studded stainless steel stationary bezel; Date window at 3 o'clock
• Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

Amazon.com Product Description
The Men's Santos Galbee W20060D6, an updated version of Cartier's premiere wristwatch design, pays homage to its 1904 predecessor with bold styling and vintage details. The curved square brushed steel case is featured on a smooth and fluid brushed steel bracelet. Black Roman numerals and blue steel sword hands stand out against the off-white dial, which is capped with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and framed by a polished steel bezel. An octagonal steel crown, appointed with a faceted blue spinel, accents the case, framed by steel crown protectors. Polished artillery screw details on the bezel and bracelet contribute to the signature Cartier look. This watch features precise Cartier Calibre 687 Swiss-quartz movement and is rated water resistant to 99 feet.

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.

Customer Reviews

Took a couple tries, but happy now
I have some mixed feelings about this experience. I purchased this expensive watch for my wife's birthday and it arrived as planned the day before her birthday. The problem was it wasn't working and the CD in the package was missing. I called immediately and begged them to send another one so I would have it in time for her birthday and they actually said yes...However, the person (from another country) was essentially lying to me just to make me happy. I called the next day when I didn't receive the watch and was told I would have to send back the broken one, get a refund, then order a new one. Well...it was a hassle and I sent back the defective watch and waited for my refund, then ordered a new one. It just arrived and looks great and actually runs!! Well....I hope that this is it. As for the surprise for my wife's birthday...well that was ruined...

nice watch
It`s a really beautiful watch. I already bought them at Cartier store and I paid around 5.000(with taxes) because I didn`t check online price. But anyway I enjoy to wear and really recommend them, they`re so, so good!!!