Few watches have the ability to look equally convincing with a tailored jacket, a casual shirt or an evening outfit. The Cartier Santos is one of them. This Cartier Santos Galbée, reference 1564, is a particularly elegant vintage example in steel, dating to 1997 and featuring the distinctive proportions of the Galbée generation. Its unmistakable square case, exposed screws and integrated steel bracelet create the architectural character that has made the Santos one of Cartier’s most enduring designs. The 29 × 41 mm case offers an exceptionally balanced presence on the wrist. It can feel refined and understated on a woman, while retaining enough character and structure to work perfectly well as a unisex watch. The all-steel configuration gives this example a particularly versatile character: sophisticated enough for formal occasions, yet perfectly suited to everyday wear. The Santos is one of those rare designs that does not need to choose between elegance and personality. The case and bracelet present beautifully, with the natural signs of age expected from a vintage watch of this period. The watch fits up to 17.5 cm wrist. The caseback bears a very light personal dedication, discreetly executed and not intrusive to the overall appearance of the watch. A sophisticated vintage Cartier with strong design identity, excellent versatility and the unmistakable character of the Santos — equally at home as an elegant everyday watch or as part of a more considered collection.