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Cartier Santos Travel Alarm Clock, Ref. 2750

Partially verified

This Cartier Santos travel alarm clock, reference 2750, is dated circa 2005 by Christie's. Constructed in stainless steel with a square bezel secured by eight visible screws, the clock measures 54 mm across (66 mm including its outer black leather folding case and desk stand). The white dial displays bold black Roman numerals, a square inner minute track, and blued sword hands, with 'SWISS MADE' at the base. It is powered by a quartz movement with an alarm complication, featuring dual side controls including a lower button set with a blue cabochon.

Three-quarter view of the Cartier Santos travel alarm clock ref. 2750 propped on its black leather folding stand
Three-quarter view of the Cartier Santos travel alarm clock ref. 2750 propped on its black leather folding stand — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Clock · Travel alarm clock
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
2750
Catalogue / lot identifier
102
Source-reported date
circa 2005
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Object Identity and Construction

The object is a Cartier Santos travel alarm clock, reference 2750, attributed to circa 2005. It features a stainless steel case construction and is accompanied by a black leather case that functions as a stand.

The clock measures 54 mm in diameter, increasing to 66 mm when housed within the leather case. The design includes a white dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “CARTIER, SANTOS TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK, REF. 2750”
  • “CIRCA: 2005”
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel, with black leather case / stand”
  • “CASE DIAMETER: 54mm, 66mm including leather case”
  • “DIAL: White”

Mechanism and Operational Status

The clock is powered by a quartz movement and includes an alarm function.

As of the cataloguing date, the movement was recorded as working; however, the alarm function was reported as inoperative, with a requirement for servicing.

Evidence for this section
  • “MOVEMENT: Quartz”
  • “FUNCTIONS: Alarm”
  • “The movement is working at the time of cataloguing, but the alarm function is not. A full service is required to fix this.”

Condition and Accessories

The item is offered with an outer box, international guarantee, and product literature.

At the time of sale, the case was reported to be in excellent condition with protective stickers, while the leather stand was noted to show light wear.

Evidence for this section
  • “ACCESSORIES: Cartier outer box, international guarantee, product literature”
  • “The case is excellent, still with protective stickers. The outer leather case/stand is very good showing light wear.”

Open research questions

  • What are the specific structural details of the bezel attachment?
  • Are there visual markers on the dial not explicitly transcribed in the source text?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Santos Travel Alarm Clock, Ref. 2750
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference2750“CARTIER, SANTOS TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK, REF. 2750”
Circa Date2005“CIRCA: 2005”
Case MaterialStainless steel, with black leather case / stand“CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel, with black leather case / stand”
Case Diameter54mm, 66mm including leather case“CASE DIAMETER: 54mm, 66mm including leather case”
MovementQuartz“MOVEMENT: Quartz”
FunctionsAlarm“FUNCTIONS: Alarm”

Visible details

  • Square stainless steel bezel held with eight visible screw heads
  • White dial with black Roman numerals, inner railroad track, and blued hands
  • Dual right-hand side controls, including a lower setting crown set with a blue cabochon
  • Foldable black leather case structured to act as an inclined desk stand
  • Dial marked 'CARTIER' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS MADE' at 6 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Christie's condition report notes the movement was running but the alarm function was inoperative at cataloguing and required servicing
  • Case back and quartz movement are concealed within the housing

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

CARTIER, SANTOS TRAVEL ALARM CLOCK, REF. 2750, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record b7d6b5238a

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