The Santos began in 1904 as a commission from Louis Cartier for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a watch he would not have to pull from his pocket during his flight manoeuvres. We currently track 52 model families — from the vintage Santos Galbée of the 1980s to the current Santos de Cartier with its interchangeable bracelet mechanism.
In total 101 references sit in our live database, from the most affordable model at $1,601 up to the top complication at $82,173. Median: $9,798.
Median
$9,798
Range
$1,601 – $82,173
References
101
Families
52
Cartier Santos — Price Index (30 days)
-1.0 %
Equal-weighted index of all tracked references, start = 100 · Jul 27, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026
How is the Cartier Santos price developing in 2026?
We currently track 101 Santos references with a median of $9,798. The range runs from $1,601 for vintage models up to $82,173 for current top-tier references with complications.
Which Santos family has the strongest value development?
You can see the most-traded families in the table below, sorted by number of references. On each detail page we provide a 4-month trend, volatility and sold data.
Is the Cartier Santos a good investment?
Steel models hold their list prices well, while gold and complication variants often trade above RRP. Vintage pieces move depending on condition and completeness of the papers.
Which Cartier Santos models are there?
We currently track 52 families with a total of 101 references. Active and vintage families are sorted by count below.
How do I determine the market value of my Cartier Santos?
Click your reference number in the list — the detail page shows the current price, 4-month trend, volatility and sold data. For a written appraisal we charge based on effort and send a binding quote before accepting the order.
Have the value of your Cartier Santos assessed
Written expert appraisal with authenticity confirmation and current market value. Prices based on effort — binding quote before we accept the order.
