WHY WE CURATED IT:
We often think of vintage Must de Cartier Tanks as the most affordable Cartiers today. But not enough is said about their historical importance in saving the brand. The 3 decades post-WWII (late 40s to late 70s) was economic boom time in France with a growing nouveau riche clamouring for Cartier watches and luxury goods. But by the late 70s, things slowed, and super-accurate yet inexpensive quartz watches presented a double whammy. Cartier’s solution was to produce accessible versions of its iconic solid gold Tank Louis Cartier, but with quartz and gold-plated silver cases (mostly). It worked. The brand sailed through the storm, unlike much of the Western industry. What we have here is a pretty rare full sterling silver, rhodium-plated LM version with blue Romans/printing. In stunning condition with original Cartier buckle, box and literature. A perfect entry into Cartier, with some rarity thrown in for good measure.
CONDITION:
9.5/10, in spectacular like-new condition. Pristine crystal and cabochon. Lacquered dial has light spidering visible only under a loupe indicating an original dial, not replaced. Caseback almost pristine with deep, sharp engravings/hallmarks. New aftermarket strap. Original Cartier buckle like-new as well. Movement healthy and quartz-accurate.
DIMENSIONS:
23.5mm width excl. crown
30.7mm length incl. lugs
6.2mm thickness
17mm lug width
Visual dial width ~17.8mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference
CRYSTAL:
Mineral glass
CASE:
925 silver, rhodium-plated
CASEBACK:
Screws on caseback
WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches
STRAP:
Aftermarket black croc-embossed leather (new), original Cartier pin buckle (14mm)
CALIBRE:
Cartier Cal. 90, 2-hander quartz
COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap, original Cartier buckle, original Cartier box, literature booklets
PRICE:
MYR11,300
TERMS OF SALE:
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