{"title":"Cartier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Cartier collection brings together vintage and neo-vintage timepieces celebrated for their elegance and precision. Each watch is carefully sourced for its craftsmanship and connection to fine watchmaking heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2010-cartier-santos-galbee-chronoflex-ref-2425","title":"Cartier Santos Galbée Chronoflex Meca-Quartz 29mm Ref. 2425 (2006)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-static-background-inverse-base mt-4 mb-2 leading-snug font-semibold break-words first:!mt-0\"\u003eThe Aviator's Instrument: The Cartier Santos Galbée Chronoflex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many view Cartier strictly through the lens of red-carpet Parisian luxury, the Santos is, at its core, one of the original purpose-built pilot’s instruments. Created in 1904 for Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont who needed to check split-second flight times without taking his hands off the controls of his airship, the Santos was born out of raw cockpit utility. The Ref. 2425 Chronoflex takes that aeronautical DNA and elevates it with an intriguing multi-pusher chronograph execution, bridging classic early-20th-century aviation style with turn-of-the-millennium mechanical innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ref. 2425 features Cartier's famed Chronoflex movement (Calibre 222), a clever meca-quartz caliber that pairs quartz precision with mechanical chronograph components. Instead of standard sub-dials, it utilizes sub-registers at 4 and 8 o'clock alongside a distinctive wide date window at 12 o'clock, controlled by multi-functional mushroom pushers integrated into the iconic screwed case. It delivers the signature industrial aesthetic of the Santos Galbée, with its curved ergonomics, exposed 18k yellow gold bezel screws, and a sapphire cabochon crown, while offering a functional stopwatch mechanism directly tied to the brand’s flight-timing heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Collector Appeal: \u003c\/b\u003eThis particular example is preserved in literally like-new condition, a rare find for a watch produced around 2010. The sharp, brushed steel surfaces and polished 18k yellow gold bezel retain their factory-crisp geometry without the rounded edges or softness typically seen on over-refinished examples. The integrated two-tone bracelet exhibits no drag or stretch, and the off-white dial, blued-steel sword hands, and bold Roman numerals remain completely immaculate.\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the Chronoflex movement is functioning flawlessly, offering crisp pusher feedback, instant zero-reset on the chronograph, and accurate timekeeping. Finding a 2425 in unblemished condition is increasingly difficult as collector interest in Neo-Vintage Cartier hits an all-time high; this piece stands out as a museum-grade survivor ready for immediate daily wear or long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"atI7vU\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"uXJLen\"\u003eMaker: Cartier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"UV0zKh\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"MxBd3x\"\u003eModel: Santos Galbée Chronoflex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"OZTfiM\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"ScIP67\"\u003eReference: 2425\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"p4WID6\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"gWefbO\"\u003eYear: 2006-2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"FTI9ps\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"AMAcak\"\u003eMaterial: Stainless Steel \u0026amp; 18k Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"mnFnKD\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"YMeOTZ\"\u003eDimensions: 29mm diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"N6Bfg2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"LgeC5g\"\u003eCrystal: Sapphire crystal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"FGGm79\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"WvDbgU\"\u003eLume: Super-LumiNova\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"atI7vU\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"6TmcQk\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"szN7CR\"\u003eCaliber: Cartier Calibre 222 Chronoflex (Meca-Quartz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"atI7vU\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"gL3Z1H\"\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Integrated Stainless Steel \u0026amp;amp; 18k Yellow Gold Santos Bracelet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"8IBAwA\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"a5L6Cf\"\u003eLug Width:  Integrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"KyF8tP\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-sleek-node-id=\"fdwg1D\"\u003eBox\/Papers: Box (inner only). No manual or warrenty card, but new July 2026 Cartier service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the Santos Galbée 2425 wears with a distinct, confident presence that defies its 29mm nominal width. Thanks to the square proportion, extended lug-to-lug profile, and integrated two-tone bracelet, it wears closer to a traditional 36mm round watch, hugging the wrist with the subtle curvature (galbée) that gave the collection its name. The contrast between the brushed steel links and 18k yellow gold accent screws delivers that quintessential 1980s-to-2000s two-tone luxury appeal that has dominated modern watch collecting trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Chronoflex variant so compelling to enthusiasts is how uncommon it is compared to the standard time-only Santos Galbée. The extra pushers frame the sapphire cabochon crown like a piece of high-end flight gear, giving the watch a tactical, instrumental personality without sacrificing a single drop of Cartier's signature elegance. In like-new condition, it offers a rare opportunity to step back into Cartier’s golden era of sport-watch design with a piece that looks like it just stepped out of the boutique showcase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Split-second Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58176181535052,"sku":"SSW00058","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0422\/2540\/files\/2048x2048_SSW00058_1.jpg?v=1784658292"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/0422\/2540\/collections\/2048x2048_SSW00058_16.jpg?v=1784796375","url":"https:\/\/splitsecondwatches.com\/collections\/cartier.oembed","provider":"Split-second Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}