Cartier Tank Must de Cartier "lapis lazuli style" dial

Cartier Tank Must de Cartier "lapis lazuli style" dial

Name: Cartier Tank Must de Cartier "lapis lazuli style" dial
Brand: Sabiwatches
Price: 2400.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

1980 | Gold Plated | Manual | 23.0mm

€2.400,00

Few watches have achieved the cultural permanence of the Cartier Tank. Born in 1917 — inspired, as the story goes, by Louis Cartier's view of Renault FT-17 tanks on the Western Front — it has graced the wrists of everyone from Andy Warhol to Jackie Kennedy without ever feeling out of place. The Must de Cartier line, launched in the 1970s, made that icon accessible: a 925 silver case, gold-plated, housing a manually wound movement, at a price that brought Cartier within reach without compromise on style.

This example stands out for its blue lacquer dial — a deep, midnight finish evoking lapis lazuli, with subtle golden specks emerging through the lacquer that give it an almost celestial quality. Paired with the gold-plated case, blued steel hands, and blue cabochon crown, the colour coordination is effortless. The movement, an ETA 78-1 manual wind, runs as it should.

The case presents in very good condition with no plating loss — a genuinely important detail on these gold-plated pieces, and rarer than you'd think. It retains its original Cartier buckle.

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference
Year   1980
Diameter   23.0 mm
Movement   Manual
Dial color   Bleu
Case material   Gold Plated
Bracelet material   Crocodile
Accessories

Original buckle

CONDITION

Case Very good
Dial Very good
Movement Functioning
Hands Very good
Crown Very good
Warranty 12 months

Cartier

Founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier in Paris, Cartier became renowned for its luxury craftsmanship. The brand revolutionized watchmaking in 1904 with the Santos, one of the first wristwatches designed specifically for men. The Tank, introduced in 1917, became another iconic design, offering both functionality and elegance. Cartier’s commitment to both artistry and technical precision has made it a prominent name in fine watchmaking.

Over the decades, Cartier has become a symbol of refined taste and style, with its watches embodying sophistication, elegance, and timeless appeal. The brand’s bold designs, often incorporating unusual shapes and precious materials, have made Cartier a favorite among royalty, celebrities, and discerning collectors. Today, Cartier continues to create exquisite timepieces that combine cutting-edge technology with classic elegance, maintaining its status as one of the world’s most prestigious watchmakers.

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