One of the most elegant and wearable watches Cartier has ever produced, this Cartier Santos Galbée reference 3887 (W20056D6) is presented as a complete full set with its original box and stamped papers dated 2015.

The Santos line is legendary as one of the first purpose-designed wristwatches, and the Galbée is widely regarded as one of the most comfortable evolutions of the design. Cartier subtly curved the case and bracelet to contour perfectly to the wrist, creating a watch that effortlessly bridges the gap between dress and casual wear.

This particular example is especially desirable, remaining in unpolished mint condition, preserving the sharp factory finishing, crisp case lines and original character collectors seek.

Key Details

• Model: Cartier Santos Galbée Small Model
• Reference: 3887
• Sales Reference: W20056D6
• Year: 2015
• Case Size: 24mm x 35mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: Gloss white
• Hour Markers: Black Roman numerals
• Hands: Blued steel sword hands
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal
• Movement: Cartier Swiss quartz
• Bracelet: Original Cartier stainless steel bracelet
• Clasp: Butterfly folding clasp
• Water Resistance: Manufacturer rated
• Guarantee: 12-month mechanical / electrical guarantee

Condition Report

Case: Unpolished mint condition with sharp factory edges and original finishes retained throughout.
Bezel: Excellent condition with only the lightest signs of careful handling.
Dial: Beautiful gloss white dial in superb condition.
Crystal: Sapphire crystal clear and free from noticeable marks.
Bracelet: Original Cartier bracelet in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Overall: An exceptional collector-grade example.

Working Order

Quartz movement operating perfectly.
Keeping excellent time and functioning exactly as intended.
Supplied with our 12-month guarantee.

Our View

If you’re looking for a watch that effortlessly balances elegance and practicality, the Santos Galbée is about as good as it gets. The curved case profile makes it incredibly comfortable on the wrist, while the iconic exposed screws, Roman numerals and blued hands ensure it remains unmistakably Cartier.

Finding a late-production Galbée in genuinely unpolished condition is becoming increasingly difficult, and examples accompanied by their original stamped paperwork are even rarer. This is the kind of watch collectors actively search for but seldom find.

A gorgeous, worry-free Cartier classic with outstanding originality and provenance.