Vintage 1980 Cartier Santos Palladium Finish with 24k Gold Screw Le Must Lighter

This beautiful vintage Cartier lighter was crafted in the 1980s and represents a rare example from the Santos Le Must series. Executed in a refined palladium finish and distinguished by its signature 24k gold screw and heavy gold-plated detailing, the lighter reflects Cartier’s iconic two-tone aesthetic and precision engineering of the period. The Santos design language, inspired by architectural elements and functional elegance, gives this piece a timeless and instantly recognizable presence. Preserved with its original box and documentation, this lighter has never been filled and is therefore offered as untested, remaining a highly collectible example from Cartier’s golden era.

Condition Grading

Very Good Condition. Visible but moderate signs of age/use. Still clean and well presented. and structurally sound.

Features

• Ships from Italy
• 1980s
• Cartier Santos Le Must lighter
• Palladium finish with 24k gold screw and gold-plated accents
• Two-tone Santos design
• Butane gas lighter, standard flint system
• Made in France
• Includes original Cartier box and guarantee card
• Rare Santos Le Must collector example
• Highly collectible Cartier model / Dimension : 71 x 25 x 13 mm 
• Suitable for careful everyday use
• Uses any standard butane gas to refill and Cartier flints / any thin flint works
• Signature upon delivery  

PLEASE NOTE:

This vintage lighter includes a 12-month working warranty, a rare benefit for pieces of this kind. The warranty covers functional issues that may arise during normal operation and the lighter will be serviced or replaced at no cost if a defect occurs. All service is performed by the specialist workshop in Italy from which the lighter ships. The warranty does not cover wear from regular handling, cosmetic marks, dents, or damage from improper use. After the warranty period, we can provide the workshop’s contact information for future service.