Cartier Tank Must de 'Roman Lemon Dial' (LM)
Brand : Cartier
Model : Tank Must Vermeil
Reference : 925
Year :
Documentation : No
Box : No
Caliber : ETA 2512-1
Winding : Manual winding
Diameter : 23 x 30 mm (LM)
Material case : Silver / gilded gold
Material bezel : Silver / gilded gold
Dial : Roman Lemon Dial
Glass : Mineral
Clasp : Buckle
Clasp material : Steel (gold coloured)
Bracelet material : Lizard leather
Bracelet color : BlackCartier Tank Must de 'Roman Lemon Dial' (LM) The Must de Cartier Tank watch, introduced in the 1970s, is a special variant of the classic Cartier Tank. This model is distinguished by the characteristic Must de Cartier inscription on the dial.
The term Must de Cartier was used as a brand name and marketing strategy to make Cartier products more accessible. It allowed Cartier to offer watches and accessories at an affordable price, without compromising on the high quality standards and distinctive design for which Cartier is known.
The Must de Cartier Tank watch became a great success and enjoyed wide popularity in the 1970s. The model retained the iconic rectangular design of the original Cartier Tank and was released in various versions, including steel, gilded gold, and with a variety of dials.
The Must de Cartier Tank watch that we present here is equipped with the so called lemon Roman dial. The name refers to the beige/light orange color in combination with the Roman hour markers. This ensures that the dial contains all the characteristic features that a vintage Cartier Tank should have. This type of dials was made with a kind of lacquer layer, which gives a porcelain like appearance.
Characteristic is that the Must Cartier Tank watches are equipped with a silver case, gilded with gold. This model concerns the large size, also known as LM (Large Model), with dimensions of 23 x 30 mm. We often see that the gold plating on watches of this type tends to wear over time, with the corners in particular becoming lighter. However, the case of this Tank Must remains in good vintage condition, showing slight discolouration on the corners, which is not visually distracting. Please note that our photographs are taken in high resolution, which can make certain imperfections appear more pronounced in images than they do in real life.
This vintage Cartier Tank Must features the famous blue hands and the blue cabochon crown, just as it should be with a true Cartier Tank. The Cartier manual winding movement, caliber ETA 2512, has recently been fully serviced by our watchmaker. Additionally, the watch is equipped with a new black leather lizard strap. The watch comes with a one-year mechanical warranty on the movement.
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What you need to know:
- Must de Cartier Tank with "Lemon Roman" dial
- Silver case gold capped
- Large model (LM), dimensions: 23 x 30 mm
- Fitted with a new black lizard leather strap (without Cartier buckle)
- Manual winding movement, recently serviced
- 1 year mechanical warranty on the movement
- Free insured shipping within the EU
The Cartier Tank The Cartier Tank watch is one of the most iconic watches in the history of haute horlogerie. The tank was first introduced in 1917 and quickly became a timeless symbol of style and elegance. To this day, the Cartier Tank remains one of the most popular and successful models of Cartier.
The story behind the Cartier Tank watch begins with Louis Cartier, the founder of Cartier. He was inspired by the tanks used during World War I. The sleek lines and shapes of the tanks piqued his interest, and he decided to translate this into a watch design. In 1917, the first Cartier Tank watch was introduced. The model stood out with its rectangular case with rounded corners, reminiscent of the shape of a tank. The tank featured a simple dial with Roman numerals and blue steel hands. It was a radical design for its time, as most watches then had round cases. The Cartier Tank watch quickly became popular among high society and celebrities, including style icons like Jacqueline Kennedy, Andy Warhol, and Princess Diana. The watch was regarded as a symbol of sophistication and class.
