{"product_id":"cartier-must-tank-vermeil-sm-cadran-trinity-1980s","title":"Cartier Must Tank Vermeil SM — Trinity Dial (1980s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe elegance of a Tank Cartier with a Trinity dial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMust of Cartier Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 1980s, in the SM (Small Model) version, embodies Parisian watchmaking elegance in all its purity. Its \u003cstrong\u003eTrinity dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned with vertical stripes in the maison's three golds (white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold), catches the light with subtlety, framed by a white chapter ring with black Roman numerals. A refined and sought-after dial, signed « must de Cartier ».\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMust of Cartier\u003c\/strong\u003e line, launched in 1977, made the maison's universe more accessible by offering the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eTank\u003c\/strong\u003e case in vermeil — sterling silver gold-plated — rather than solid gold. A way of offering the iconic design of the Tank, created by Louis Cartier in 1917 and inspired by the silhouette of First World War tanks, to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss quartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e signed Cartier, this piece combines the reliability of quartz with the timeless elegance of the Tank. Its \u003cstrong\u003ecrown set with a blue cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong\u003eblued sword hands\u003c\/strong\u003e are immediately recognizable signatures of the maison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its SM case in delicate proportions (20mm × 28mm), this Tank is worn with a distinctly feminine elegance, ideal for slender wrists as well as enthusiasts of small dress formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrinity dial adorned with the three golds of Cartier (white, rose, yellow), framed by Roman numerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Tank in vermeil (925 silver gold-plated), crown with blue cabochon and blued sword hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plating shows a slight patina and the dial perimeter has light marks (see condition and photos) — traces of age on an authentic piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Cartier Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-cartier-vintage\"\u003eSee our other vintage Cartier watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Women Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\"\u003eSee all our vintage women's watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Must of Cartier Tank, SM version (Small Model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5057001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss quartz, original Cartier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vermeil (solid 925 silver gold-plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mm (23mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trinity (three golds), original, slight marks on the perimeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued sword hands, d'origine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage black leather (not original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (not original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e  Very good condition, with the plating in fine shape. The Trinity dial shows light marks around the edge, visible in the photos — normal signs of age on a vintage piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime authenticity guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested quartz movement, one-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Must line of Cartier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaunched in 1977, the Must line of Cartier was created to make the house's universe more accessible. It reinterprets the iconic designs of Cartier, such as the Tank, in vermeil cases (sterling silver gold-plated) rather than solid gold, often enhanced with original, colorful dials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is vermeil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVermeil is sterling silver (925) coated with a layer of gold. On this Tank, the sterling silver case is gold-plated, giving it the brilliance of gold while remaining more accessible than a solid gold piece. Over time, the plating may develop a slight patina, characteristic of vintage pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Trinity dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trinity dial is adorned with bands in the three emblematic golds of Cartier: white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold. This combination, evoking the house's famous Trinity ring, makes it one of the most elegant and sought-after dials in the Must collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a small wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. In the SM (Small Model) version, this Tank features a 20mm × 28mm case, ideal for slender wrists. 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