Cartier - Cartier Must De Tank Roman Trinity (Ref. 590005)
Model: Must De Cartier Tank
Movement: Quartz
Year: Circa 1990s
Contents: Watch Only
Case: The large size Tank case is 23x30mm. The case is in great condition with all the gold plating still intact. The gold features crazy cool patina in the corners. The original caseback sticker is still also intact.
Dial: The rare dial is perfect and very clean. The blued hands are also in great condition.
Strap & Buckle: Our very on Alligator 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.