Cartier Santos Galbée Moonphase – Two-Tone Elegance from the 1990s

The romance of the moon, framed by Cartier's iconic design.

This rare Cartier Santos Galbée Moonphase Date reference 119901 from the 1990s is a perfect blend of function and form. Rendered in two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, it features Cartier’s signature white Roman dial, elegant blued steel hands, and the standout moonphase and date complications — a poetic twist on an already iconic model.

At 29mm wide, it wears beautifully on slimmer wrists or for those who prefer a refined vintage profile. The case remains with sharp edges and original character. The integrated bracelet, with its signature exposed screws, maintains the strong Santos identity.

Inside beats a Cartier quartz movement, recently serviced for lasting precision. With its blend of classic proportions and romantic complication, this piece offers something rarely seen in Cartier’s modern offerings: pure, understated magic.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched white dial in great condition
• original hands & blue sapphire cabochon crown
• original sapphire crystal
• the Moonphase wheel has been refreshed on the blue

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Cartier stainless steel/18k yellow gold bracelet fitting up to 17 cm wrist size and has some very slight stretch /  2.5 mm thick
• original Cartier stainless steel folding clasp

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case-back
• 29 mm (without crown) / 42 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)
  
• year: 1990s
• reference: 119901
• total weight: 78g

MOVEMENT:

• Cartier Quartz
  
• professionally serviced 07/2025

BOX & PAPERS:

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

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #602