Watch Cartier Must by Cartier Tank - Vermeil Stepped Dial (1980s)
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
International shipping
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The Timeless Icon: A Cartier Tank Must Watch in Vermeil
A true symbol of Parisian elegance, the Must collection has left a lasting mark on the history of luxury pre-owned watches. This stunning Cartier vintage watch, reference 590005, stands out with its Cartier Tank vermeil case (solid silver covered with gold) that echoes the timeless features of the legendary rectangular women's and men's watch from the maison. Its main asset lies in its magnificent silvered dial adorned with so-called "Breguet" Arabic numerals — a configuration much rarer than traditional Roman numerals. Accompanied by its blued sword hands and iconic crown set with a blue cabochon, it stands as an essential Cartier Tank women's pre-owned watch. It is also ideally suited as a Cartier men's watch for aesthetes seeking a classic diameter and a beautiful Cartier pre-owned watch.
Why Buy This Cartier Vintage Watch Now?
- A Highly Coveted Dial: The "Breguet" Arabic typography adds a touch of originality and softness greatly appreciated by collectors of vintage Cartier watches, standing out from the classic dials of the line.
- The Iconic Look of Cartier: The case with parallel lugs remains one of the most strong and identifiable designs in the entire history of watchmaking.
- The Charm of Origin: Equipped with its original Buckle deployant and revised quartz movement, this piece combines the authenticity of the era with absolute reliability for daily wear.
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Technical Specifications
- Brand: Cartier
- Model: Must by Cartier Tank
- Reference: 590005
- Estimated Year: 1980s
- Gender: Men, Women
- Movement: Quartz (Swiss)
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
- Case: Vermeil (solid silver gold-plated)
- Dimensions: 23.5mm (26mm with crown)
- Thickness: 5.7mm (including Crystal)
- Lug to Lug: 30.6mm
- Lug width: 17mm
- Crown: Original blue cabochon
- Dial: Silver, "Breguet" Arabic numerals, black minute track, original
- Hands: Original blued sword hands
- Crystal: Mineral (condition: 9/10)
- Strap: Original fragile vintage leather
- Buckle: Buckle deployant Cartier original
Condition and Warranty
- Overall Condition: Very good vintage condition, aged leather (fragile)
- Water Resistance: No (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Serviced movement with one-year warranty
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice Atelier Victor (sold without original box and 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.
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.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
Our advisors remain at your disposal for any questions and can send you additional photographs or videos upon simple request, by email or on WhatsApp.
NON-CONFORMING ITEM
In the exceptional case of an item that does not match its listing, please notify us within 72 hours: it will be eligible for a refund or an exchange. If the parcel shows damage upon delivery, it should be refused or its opening filmed continuously.
For full details, please consult our return policy.
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