---
title: "Cartier Santos Galbee 29mm Steel & 18ct Yellow Gold 1566 Circa 1990s"
type: "product"
brand: "Cartier"
model: "Santos Galbee"
reference: "1566"
price: 3995
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1990
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Cartier"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/cartier-santos-galbee-1566-steel-gold-1990s"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/707291596d190e7949ae4dde5d6fe6d2.png"
updated: "2026-07-10"
---

# Cartier Santos Galbee 29mm Steel & 18ct Yellow Gold 1566 Circa 1990s

## Price

**£3,995** (Finance available from £187.93/month)

## Description

This circa 1990s Cartier Santos Galbée 29mm is an iconic timepiece crafted in stainless steel and 18ct yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, blued steel sword hands and a date display at 3 o'clock. Finished with an 18ct yellow gold bezel and the signature integrated bracelet.The Santos collection was originally created in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, making it one of the first purpose-designed wristwatches. The Santos Galbée refined the original design with softer curves and enhanced comfort, becoming one of Cartier's most enduring and recognisable models.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with original box.Ref: 1566

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Cartier |
| Reference Number | 1566 |
| Year | 1990 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Date on card | NA |
| Watchfinder condition rating | Very Good |
| Location | NA |
| Serial | CC27471 |
| Model | Santos Galbee |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | No |
| Box | Authentic Box |
| Gender | Unisex |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 29mm |
| Strap design | Steel and Yellow Gold |
| Material | Steel & Yellow Gold |
| Bezel material | 18ct Yellow Gold |
| Dial Colour | Cream |
| Movement | Quartz |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 17 |
| Keywords | Cartier Santos Galbe, Cartier Santos, 1566, Cartier two tone, Cartier Galbe, Cartier bracelet watch |

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