Cartier Santos Galbée

The Santos Galbée is the Santos with the curved case that hugs the wrist. We offer it in SM and MM, in steel or bi-color, plus the rare chronograph. Every watch is inspected and serviced by our certified watchmaker and comes with a certificate of authenticity and a one year warranty.

Buy a vintage Cartier Santos Galbée

Galbée is French and means curved. Case and bracelet follow the curve of the wrist, which makes the watch particularly comfortable to wear. The Galbée arrived in the late 1980s as a further development of the Santos from 1978 and keeps its hallmarks: the square shape with rounded corners and the visible screws on the bezel and bracelet.

Sizes: SM and MM

The SM is the dainty ladies size. The MM sits in between and suits women who want a little more watch, as well as men with a slim wrist. Not sure whether the bracelet will fit? Send us your wrist circumference and we will tell you before you buy whether it works.

Steel, bi-color and chronograph

In steel the Galbée is an uncomplicated watch for every day. The bi-color variant combines steel with 18 karat gold. Rarer is the Santos Galbée Chronograph, which we offer with an automatic movement. Most Galbée watches run on a quartz movement, accurate and easy to maintain.

Inspected, serviced, shipped insured

Our certified watchmaker checks every Santos Galbée for authenticity, takes it apart, cleans and services it. You receive a certificate of authenticity and a one year warranty. Insured worldwide shipping. Our showroom in Offenburg is open by appointment.

Also from the Santos family: Cartier Santos Octagon. You can find all models under Cartier Santos.

Frequently asked questions about the Santos Galbée

What does Galbée mean?

Galbée means curved. Case and bracelet are shaped to fit the wrist.

What is the difference between the Santos Galbée and the Santos Octagon?

The Galbée has a square, curved case, the Octagon an octagonal one. Both carry the typical Santos screws.

Which size fits me?

The SM is the classic ladies size. The MM has more presence and also suits men with a slim wrist.

How do I recognize a genuine Santos Galbée?

We explain the most important features in our guide How to spot a genuine vintage Cartier. Every watch from us is inspected by our certified watchmaker and comes with a certificate of authenticity.