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Lot 121 · Fine Watches

Reference 987901 Santos, A stainless steel squared shaped wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 2005

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Estimate
$1,000–$2,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Watches, New York · 8 March 2022
Record ID
TB-2026-5005322
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Cartier, Reference 987901 Santos, A stainless steel squared shaped wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 2005. Sotheby's, 8 Mar 2022, lot 121. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5005322.

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Cartier, Reference 987901 Santos, A stainless steel squared shaped wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 2005. Sotheby's, 8 Mar 2022, lot 121. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5005322.

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