Cartier Must Tank brown dial wristwatch, small model
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
20th century
Maker / issuer
CartierThis 20th-century women's Cartier Must Tank wristwatch features a rectangular vermeil case measuring 20 mm across excluding the crown. The plain brown enameled dial is signed 'must de Cartier' beneath 12 o'clock, with an interlocking double-C logo above 6 o'clock and 'SWISS' marked along the lower edge.
Gold-tone sword hands indicate time without hour markers. According to the seller, it is equipped with a hand-wound mechanical movement serviced in September 2026. The watch is fitted with an unsigned brown imitation teju calfskin strap and a gold-plated Cartier pin buckle, and the beaded crown is set with a dark cabochon.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dress wristwatch
- Period
- 20th century
- Case width
- 20 mm excluding the crown
- Case material
- Vermeil (gold-plated silver)
- Movement type
- Hand-wound mechanical
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Dial description
- Brown enameled plain dial
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular vermeil case with polished brancards and a beaded crown set with a dark cabochon • Plain dark brown dial without numeral markers, featuring gilt 'must de Cartier' and logo lettering • Two gold-tone sword-shaped central hands for hours and minutes
- Dial Configuration
- The dial is a plain brown enameled surface without numeral markers. Branding includes gilt 'must de Cartier' lettering beneath the 12 o'clock position and an interlocking double-C logo above 6 o'clock. The time is indicated by two gold-tone sword-shaped hands. The seller notes a tiny micro-scratch on the dial at the 7 o'clock position.
- Case and External Features
- This Cartier Must Tank is identified by the seller as a 20th-century small-model wristwatch. It features a rectangular vermeil case, described as gold-plated silver, measuring 20 mm in diameter excluding the crown. The beaded crown is set with a dark cabochon. The watch is fitted with an unsigned brown imitation teju calfskin strap and a gold-plated Cartier pin buckle. The seller notes the presence of minor marks on the case and characterizes the overall condition as good to very good.
- Movement and Maintenance Notes
- The timepiece is equipped with a hand-wound mechanical movement. The seller reports that the watch was serviced in September 2026. The watch is not water-resistant. The seller states that their watches are inspected and refurbished, noting that dials may be restored by a master craftsman or replaced with service dials as part of their refurbishment process.
Identification
- Reference
- Ref_1095
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber and case back inscriptions are not visible in the provided image
- Research required: Source notes dealer practices of dial restoration or replacement across stock, though this specific dial is described as plain brown enameled