WHY WE CURATED IT:
The importance of the 70s Must de Cartier Tank is often overlooked. Instrumental in saving Cartier 50 years ago when the economic boom of post-WWII France faded, and with it, demand for luxury. Cartier’s solution? Make accessible versions of the (otherwise full-gold) iconic Tank LC but in gold-plated sterling silver, and fitting them with Swiss quartz calibres. This took the market by storm and kept Cartier’s watch business afloat, unlike much of the European industry. This is a very hard-to-find and sought-after “tuxedo dial” in the LM size, with a manual-winding movement to boot. It’s the only Tank from the era with a black dial and white details, and my personal fav for its striking on-wrist presence. Super versatile and classy no matter what you wear with it. For many, THE vintage Tank Must LM to have, myself included. Serviced with 6 months warranty.
CONDITION:
9/10, with scant signs of use. Deep, crisp engravings/hallmarks. Clean dial, cabochon, hands. Original “Swiss-only” lacquered dial has no spidering; a rarity for this vintage variant. Included Cartier buckle is excellent, with mew aftermarket strap. Movement in excellent health with to-spec power reserve, strong amplitude, low beat error. Accurate to ±5 secs/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.
DIMENSIONS:
23.5mm width excl. crown
31mm length incl. lugs
6.6mm thick
17mm lug width
Dial width ~16.5mm
Wrist in photos 15.8cm
CRYSTAL:
Mineral glass
CASE:
Silver, 20 micron gold-plating
WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, per vintage watches
STRAP:
New aftermarket black small-scale embossed and original Cartier buckle (14mm).
CALIBRE:
Cal. 78/1 (ETA 2512 base), manual-winding 2-hander
COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap, original Cartier buckle, Cartier travel pouch
TERMS OF SALE:
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