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Le Must De Cartier Tank Watch 18ct Gold Plate On Sterling Silver Box & Paperwork

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Sold by: Bushells Antiques

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 ...
Antique SA1161938 shown on this page was made in the Edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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