Cartier Santos Ref. 1564 - Blue Roman Numeral Dial

£3,300.00

  • Year: 1990s.

  • Movement: Cartier quartz movement.

  • Case: Stainless Steel 29 x 41mm.

  • Dial and Case: Blue 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: Blue 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 an elegant interpretation of one of the most recognisable watch designs in history. Introduced in the 1970s and refined through the decades, the Santos blends Cartier’s refined Parisian style with practical everyday wearability.

This 1990s example features a striking blue Roman numeral dial with matching blued hands—an uncommon variation that gives the watch a modern edge while retaining Cartier’s signature aesthetic. Housed in a stainless steel 29 × 41 mm case and paired with the original stainless steel bracelet, it offers a perfect balance between presence on the wrist and comfortable daily wear. Powered by a precise Cartier quartz movement, it delivers effortless accuracy with minimal maintenance.

Key Features

  • Reference: 1564

  • Year: 1990s

  • Material: Stainless steel case, 29 × 41 mm

  • Movement: Cartier quartz movement

  • Dial: Blue Roman numeral dial with blued hands

  • Bracelet: Stainless steel Cartier bracelet

A Word on Condition
This watch is in excellent overall condition, showing only light signs of careful wear. The case edges remain crisp, the dial is immaculate, and the bracelet has minimal stretch. The movement has been fully inspected and serviced to our exacting standards.

Why Buy This Watch

  • Iconic Design: The Santos is one of the most important designs in watchmaking history.

  • Desirable Dial Variation: The blue Roman numeral dial adds a rare and striking twist to the classic Santos look.

  • Effortless Wear: Quartz movement for precision without winding, paired with a comfortable integrated bracelet.

  • Our Position on Provenance: As with most vintage watches, this example is sold as watch only. We focus on originality, condition, and integrity over packaging or papers, which are often lost to time. This watch comes with our full purchase documentation and bespoke Watts On Watches packaging.