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Cartier Lady Must de Cartier Tank - Vermeil Line Roman Dial

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A Pure Expression Of An Icon
The Tank was Louis Cartier's formal answer to the round watches that dominated the early twentieth century. Its design, inspired by the tracks of Renault tanks on the Western Front, imposed a clean, geometric order that would define the dress watch for the next hundred years. The Must de Cartier line of the 1980s made this legendary design accessible, preserving the essential visual language in a vermeil case. This is that icon, stripped to its purest form.
The Classic Line Dial Configuration
This example features the classic Cartier 'line' Roman numeral dial, a signature of the brand that emphasizes legibility and balance with its clean, printed numerals. This is the smaller of the classic sizes, offering a traditional and discreet presence on the wrist. It retains its original leather strap and Cartier clasp, completing a very correct and authentic package.
Honest Character And Natural Patina
This watch is in good overall condition. The vermeil case, which is gold-plated sterling silver, shows a handsome and even oxidation that gives the watch a genuine vintage character. It is presented on its original Cartier leather strap, which shows wear consistent with its age. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
Effortless And Enduring Style
This watch is for the person who values design history and timeless style. The quartz movement offers grab-and-go reliability, making it an ideal daily piece. Its smaller proportions are elegant and classic, a counterpoint to the oversized watches of the modern era. It is a subtle but confident choice that connects the wearer to one of the most important and enduring designs in watchmaking history.
Key Specs
Model: Must de Cartier Tank
Era: 1980s
Movement: Quartz
Case Size: 21mm x 28mm
Bezel: Vermeil
Strap: Original Cartier Leather Strap
Dial: Line Roman
Metal: Vermeil (Gold-Plated Sterling Silver)
Includes: Original Cartier Clasp
SKU: 1422