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Cartier Lady Must Vendome 1850 - Sterling Silver Silver Roman Dial

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An Accessible Piece Of A Parisian Icon
The Vendome takes its name from the Paris square where the jewelry trade has clustered for three centuries, and the watch is Cartier's most literal interpretation of that address: exposed screws around a round bezel, Roman numerals, blued hands, nothing else. It first appeared in the Must de Cartier era and stayed in production into the 1990s, which is where this one comes from. The design has never been reissued at this size, so the only way to own the shape is to buy a period example.
Purity In .925 Silver
While many Must de Cartier pieces were finished in gold plate, this example stands out for its clean .925 sterling silver case. The monochromatic look gives it a more understated and versatile feel, pairing the brand's inherent elegance with a material that is both precious and practical. The watch has a classic, subtle presence on the wrist that works for any occasion. The quartz movement adds a layer of grab-and-go convenience, making it an ideal entry point into the world of Cartier.
A Clean And Honest Example
Good condition. The silver case is clean and shows no sign of having been refinished, and the silver Roman dial is perfect, with no spotting or fading anywhere across it. It still wears its original Cartier leather and original clasp, which is the first thing to disappear on these and the most annoying thing to replace correctly. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
The Least Expensive Real Cartier
There is no cheaper honest entry into the brand than this. Solid .925 silver rather than plate, an original strap and clasp rather than a replacement, a perfect dial rather than a refinished one, and a quartz movement that asks nothing of you between battery changes. At 24mm it sits small and close on the wrist, which is how these were designed to be worn. For anyone who has wanted the Cartier look and refused to compromise on it being genuine, this is where that starts.
Key Specs
Reference: 1850
Model: Must Vendome
Year: 1990s
Movement: Quartz
Case Size: 24mm
Bezel: .925 Silver
Bracelet: Original Leather and Buckle
Bracelet Length: Fits up to 6in
Dial: Silver Roman
Metal: .925 Silver
SKU: 1472