Cartier Santos Carrée Ref. 2961 "Ghost Dial" – 1988

Two-Tone Icon with a Rare Slate Grey Soul

This Cartier Santos Carrée Ref. 2961 from 1988 brings a rare twist to an icon. With its slate grey “ghost” dial — a Swiss-only brushed finish that changes with the light — this watch feels mysterious, understated, and highly collectible. The gold-tone sword hands and sapphire cabochon crown add just the right touch of contrast.

Crafted in two-tone steel and 18k yellow gold, the 29mm case is paired with the signature Cartier bracelet featuring golden screws — a design rooted in the original 1904 Santos, reimagined in the bold language of the 80s.

Powered by a Cartier automatic movement, this reference 2961 is more than just stylish — it’s a rare configuration, worn effortlessly on slim wrists and sought after by collectors for its unique presence.

 - wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched "SWISS" only slate grey dial in great condition 
• original golden sword hands & blue sapphire cabochon crown
  

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Cartier stainless steel/yellow gold bracelet fitting up to 17.5 cm wrist size / 2.5 mm thick
• original Cartier stainless steel folding clasp

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel/yellow unpolished gold case with screw-down case-back
  
• 29 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 8.6 mm thick
• year: 1988
• reference.: 2961
• total weight: 83 g

MOVEMENT:

• Cartier Automatique
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally checked 09/2025
• -2 sec/d / 270°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER box
• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1176