Cartier Santos Ref. 1564

£3,200.00

  • Year: 1990s.

  • Movement: Cartier quartz movement.

  • Case: Stainless Steel 29 x 41mm.

  • Dial and Case: Black Roman numeral dial with blue hands, stainless steel case.

  • Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Year: 1990s.

  • Movement: Cartier quartz movement.

  • Case: Stainless Steel 29 x 41mm.

  • Dial and Case: Black Roman numeral dial with blue hands, stainless steel case.

  • Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

The Cartier Santos Ref. 1564 is a timeless icon, blending Parisian elegance with practical daily wear. Originally conceived in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos has evolved into one of Cartier’s most recognisable and enduring designs.

This 1990s stainless steel example features a bold black Roman numeral dial, contrasted beautifully by Cartier’s signature blued sword hands. The 29 × 41 mm stainless steel case gives the watch a refined yet contemporary wrist presence, while the integrated bracelet ensures a comfortable fit for daily wear. Powered by Cartier’s precise quartz movement, it delivers accurate, worry-free timekeeping.

Key Features

  • Reference: 1564

  • Year: 1990s

  • Material: Stainless steel case, 29 × 41 mm

  • Movement: Cartier quartz movement

  • Dial: Black Roman numeral dial with blued hands

  • Bracelet: Stainless steel Cartier bracelet

A Word on Condition
This watch is in excellent condition for its age, with crisp case lines, a clean dial, and minimal bracelet wear. The movement has been fully inspected and serviced to our strict standards, ensuring years of reliable performance.

Why Buy This Watch

  • Heritage Design: A direct descendant of the world’s first pilot’s watch.

  • Striking Dial Option: The black Roman numeral dial offers a sleek, refined take on the Santos aesthetic.

  • Effortless Wearability: Quartz precision with a comfortable, integrated bracelet.

  • Our Position on Provenance: Like most vintage watches, this example is sold as watch only. We prioritise originality, condition, and overall integrity above packaging or papers, which often disappear over decades. Every watch comes with full Watts On Watches purchase documentation and bespoke packaging.