Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Vermeil “Plain Black” LM Ref. 681006 (circa 1990s) others aftermarket strap and Cartier-style buckle

aftermarket strap and Cartier-style buckle

watch is serviced with a new ETA959 movement as per specification to longines on these model number service

with mickey looking onto the moon

and made famous by tonneau shaped watches such as Cartier and Frank muller

visible only under magnification and intense light from certain angles

Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Vermeil “Plain Black” LM Ref. 681006 (circa 1990s) others aftermarket strap and Cartier-style buckleWHY 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 were slowing, and super accurate yet inexpensive quartz watches were the double