{"product_id":"montre-cartier-must-vendome-590004-vermeil-cadran-onyx-noir-1990s","title":"Vintage Cartier Must Vendôme 590004 Vermeil — Black Onyx Dial (1990s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCartier Must Vendôme vermeil: the watch with a black onyx dial and Vendôme lugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cartier watch belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eMust of Cartier\u003c\/strong\u003e line, the collection the maison launched in the late 1970s to make its style more accessible, without compromising any of its elegance. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eVendôme\u003c\/strong\u003e model, reference 590004, in \u003cstrong\u003evermeil\u003c\/strong\u003e — 925 sterling silver coated with a layer of gold, the technique that gives the brilliance of gold at a lower cost. Unisex, it can be worn just as well by a woman as by a man with a slender wrist. Its round case, with distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eVendôme screw-down lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e in the form of lyres, measures 24mm (27mm including the crown) for a \u003cstrong\u003elug to lug\u003c\/strong\u003e of 30mm and a thickness of only 5mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack onyx dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is what makes this example particularly sought after. With a deep, glossy lacquered black finish, entirely free of indexes, it bears only the \u003cstrong\u003emust de Cartier\u003c\/strong\u003e signature in gilt at the top and the famous \u003cstrong\u003einterlaced double C\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bottom, with SWISS at the base. Two slender \u003cstrong\u003egilt sword hands\u003c\/strong\u003e trace the time with absolute restraint. It is more a jeweler's dial than a watchmaker's, with immediate elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats a \u003cstrong\u003equartz movement\u003c\/strong\u003e with two hands. The watch is simply maintained, through a battery change by any watchmaker. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipping. The fluted crown is set with a \u003cstrong\u003eblue cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e, the instantly recognizable signature of Cartier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece embraces the discreet, refined appeal of a \u003cstrong\u003ede ville jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warm vermeil, the onyx dial and the blue cabochon create an ensemble of great sobriety, here complemented by a black \u003cstrong\u003elizard-style leather\u003c\/strong\u003e strap. This strap is not original and has been weakened by time: we recommend planning for its replacement. The \u003cstrong\u003eLug width\u003c\/strong\u003e of 14mm calls for slender straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe black onyx dial is the most sought-after variant of the Must Vendôme: with a deep lacquered black finish, it bears the signature interlaced double C of Cartier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe case is in vermeil, that is, 925 sterling silver gold-plated, not solid gold: this construction is the original one of the Must line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strap is not original and has been weakened by age. It remains wearable, but we recommend planning for its replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-cartier-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Cartier vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-500-1000\"\u003eSee our vintage watches from €500 to €1000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical characteristics\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 Vendôme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 590004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz\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 sterling silver gold-plated), round shape, Vendôme lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vermeil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24mm (27mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e  5mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted, blue cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Black lacquered onyx, Cartier must signature, interlaced double C, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilded sword hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral, very good condition (9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap :\u003c\/strong\u003e Black lizard-style leather, not original, weakened (replacement recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Tang buckle, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e In very good condition. Clear, deep onyx dial, hands intact. The vermeil shows fine superficial signs of wear, consistent with the age of the piece. The strap, which is not original, is weakened.\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 guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers (Cartier vintage box available as an option, +90 €)\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\u003eThe Must collection of Cartier was born in the late 1970s, conceived as the maison’s more accessible line, without giving up its style. Its guiding idea was vermeil: sterling silver covered with gold, offering the radiance of gold at a fraction of its price. The Vendôme model, with its lugs shaped like screwed stretcher bars, is one of its purest and most recognizable expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is vermeil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVermeil is sterling silver, here 925 silver, covered with a layer of gold. It is neither gold plating on brass nor solid gold: the base is a precious metal, silver, which distinguishes vermeil from simple plating. This is the original construction of Cartier Must watches, a guarantee of their quality and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the onyx dial of this Cartier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a deep, glossy black lacquered dial, devoid of any indexes, bearing only the Cartier must signature and the maison’s interlaced double C. This onyx variant is one of the most sought-after of the Must Vendôme by collectors, for its minimalism and striking contrast with the gilded hands and case band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Cartier water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original gaskets have aged and the caseback pressure is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid showers, swimming pools and the sea. A simple contact with rainwater, however, poses no difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich wrist is this watch suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a 24mm case and a 30mm Lug-to-lug, this Must Vendôme is a delicately sized piece, made for slim to medium wrists. Although it is perfectly worn by a woman, it remains credible on a slim male wrist, especially in its onyx-dial version, which is more understated. Its 5mm thickness makes it an exceptionally slim watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323764232529,"sku":"18 129201","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_04798.jpg?v=1785829474","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-cartier-must-vendome-watch-black-onyx-dial-1990s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}