Cartier Santos Ronde

No, it’s not a Tank. And yes, it deserves your attention! While Parisian jeweler to the stars Cartier may be best known in horological circles for its famed Tank watch, the French firm produced — and continues to produce — numerous other watch models that deserve equal billing for their unique and sumptuous designs. One such collection is the Ronde de Cartier. With its nod to classic, round mid-century designs, it provides a departure from the rectangular forms for which the maison is so well known. Available in steel or precious metals and in both quartz and automatic movements, it’s the perfect alternative to the Tank. This particular Cartier is a Ronde Automatic dating to the 1990s. Housed in a 24mm yellow gold case, it features a sapphire crystal, sapphire cabochon crown, a glittering diamond-set bezel with visible screws, a stunning diamond-set dial with a matching yellow gold 'sword' handset, and an integrated yellow gold rivet bracelet. Beautiful. In excellent condition and showing only light wear throughout, this Ronde is sure to shine!