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Payment by bank transfer: -3%
Shipping from Europe — taxes and customs duties are the buyer's responsibility outside the EU
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
International shipping
Photo taken on a 17.5 cm wrist
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Must de Cartier Tank (1980s): Vintage Mechanical Watch with Spider
The Must de Cartier Tank is an iconic used timepiece produced in the 1980s. This vintage watch stands out for its rectangular case in vermeil (solid silver plated with gold) and its brown "wood-grain" dial that has developed a superb "spider" patina (natural lacquer cracking). This aesthetic detail is highly prized by collectors. Powered by a mechanical hand-wound movement, this hand-wound watch guarantees an authentic horological experience. With its 23mm dimensions, this model is a ladies' Cartier watch or a men's Cartier watch, in a classic and elegant format. Buying this collector's watch lets you add a singular, full-of-character piece to your selection.
Why buy this piece now?
- Iconic rectangular design in vermeil, faithful to the classic aesthetic of the Parisian house.
- Brown dial with a unique "spider" patina, offering undeniable vintage charm.
- Mechanical hand-wound movement for traditional horological use.
Discover our collection of Cartier Tank vintage watches as well.
Technical Features
- Brand : Cartier
- Model : Must de Cartier Tank
- Estimated year : 1980s
- Gender : Men, Women
- Movement : Mechanical hand-wound
- Functions : Hours, minutes
- Case : Vermeil (Gold-plated silver)
- Dimensions : 23mm (26mm with crown)
- From lug to lug : 30mm
- Thickness : 6.7mm
- Lug width : 17mm
- Crown : Original crown with blue cabochon
- Dial : Brown with "spider" patina, original
- Hands : Gilded sword hands, original
- Crystal : Mineral (Condition 8/10)
- Strap : Vintage reptile leather, not original
- Buckle : Pin buckle, not original
Condition & Warranty
- Overall condition : Very good state of preservation, characteristic "spider" patina on the dial
- Water resistance : Not water-resistant (vintage watch)
- Authenticity : Lifetime warranty
- Mechanical : Serviced movement and 12-month warranty
- Included : Atelier Victor invoice atelier, protective presentation case (sold without box and original papers)
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
Return period
You have 14 days after receipt to return an item. It must be sent back in its original condition, with all accessories, boxes and documents provided.
Costs at your expense
- Return and import costs
- Actual initial shipping cost (regardless of any amount charged at checkout — free delivery only covers the shipment if the purchase is kept)
- Bank transaction fees (~5%)
To avoid transaction fees, please choose bank transfer.
In-person purchases
Items handed over in person during a private appointment cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded.
For full details of the procedure, please consult our returns policy.
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