"Le Must De Cartier Tank Watch 18ct Gold Plate On Sterling Silver Box & Paperwork"
A vintage Cartier Tank Must de Cartier watch, presented in its original box with accompanying documentation, including a "GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE WORLDWIDE GUARANTEE" booklet. - Origin: The "Must de Cartier" line was launched in 1976 as a more accessible entry into the Cartier brand, featuring watches made of vermeil (gold-plated sterling silver) rather than solid gold.
- Design: These watches retain the iconic rectangular case and classic Art Deco-inspired dial with Roman numerals and blued hands, characteristic of the broader Cartier Tank collection, which was originally conceived in 1917 and inspired by military tanks.
- Movement & Materials: Vintage models, like the one likely depicted, typically feature manual-winding mechanical movements, although later and contemporary "Tank Must" versions also offer quartz and even solar-powered "SolarBeat™" movements. The cases are often vermeil, and straps are commonly leather.
- "Les Must de Cartier": The phrase "Les Must de Cartier" translates to "The Must-Haves of Cartier," reflecting the brand's effort to offer desirable luxury items at a broader price point.
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