Reference: 1615

Model: Must De Cartier Tank

Movement: Quartz

Year: 1998

Contents: Box, Papers, Booklets, Booklet holder

Case: The large size Tank case is 23x30mm. The case is in fantastic condition. The gold plating is thick and even with very unique oxidization. With the amount of oxidization on the case, we believe this watch was barely ever worn.

Dial: The dial is just as clean as the case. The classic Roman ivory dial is fantastic. The lacquer is in great shape and perfect to the naked eye.

Strap & Buckle: Our very own Martini strap with the original Cartier buckle.

The Must de Cartier line, created by Robert Hocq and Alain-Dominique Perrin, aimed to attract new customers by offering accessories and leather goods with the essence of Cartier. The Must de Cartier Tank wristwatch was the brand's most iconic item, made from sterling silver with a minimum of 10k plating at 2.5 microns thick. Launched in 1976, the line marked key milestones for the brand, including being the first non-precious metal watch and the first mass-produced watch. The brand produced around 3000 watches per year before the Must Line, and by the end of the 70s, they were producing over 160,000 watches per year. The dials varied, with faux-stone dials resembling onyx and lapis, lacquer dials in wood and tortoiseshell, and the Trinity dial featuring five stripes in a center section in yellow, white, and rose gold. The Trinity dial was a favorite among fans.

This specific example features one of the rarest dials for the manual examples. The black tuxedo is a true stand-out compared to the more common examples. A reverse Cartier dial, the numerals now white and the dial, a rich and glossy black.

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