Cartier Must Tank Sector Roman Dial - Box & Papers (Ref. 681006)
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History and Significance
Introduced in the late 1970s, the Must de Cartier line was created to make Cartier’s most iconic designs more accessible while retaining the brand’s unmistakable sophistication. These watches featured vermeil cases, minimal dials, and reliable quartz movements, helping define Cartier’s modern identity.
The Tank itself dates back to 1917 when Louis Cartier designed it as a tribute to the Renault tanks used during World War I. Its straight lines and rectangular form quickly became one of the most recognizable shapes in watchmaking. By the 1980s, the Must de Cartier models introduced colorful dials, gold plating, and high-quality finishing, becoming icons in their own right.
This particular example with its brushed gold-tone sector dial is an elegant variation that embodies the refinement and quiet confidence that Cartier is known for.
Writer’s Thoughts
This watch feels effortlessly refined. The brushed dial texture adds warmth while the blue hands provide contrast and charm. It is an easy watch to wear yet instantly recognizable as Cartier. The proportions are perfect and the overall design reflects why the Tank remains timeless across generation
Our Promise
Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.
Brand: Cartier
Model: Must de Cartier Tank Ref. 681006
Year: 1980s
Case Material: Sterling silver with gold vermeil plating
Case Size: 23 x 30mm
Dial: Brushed gold-tone sector dial with Roman numerals
Crystal: Mineral crystal
Movement: Quartz
Strap: Original lizard strap
Buckle: Original gold-plated Cartier-signed buckle
Contents: Box, booklet, and papers
Case: Unpolished with sharp hallmarks and light surface wear consistent with age.
Crystal: Mineral crystal in excellent condition, free of chips or cracks.
Dial: Original dial in pristine condition for its age.
Hands: Original blued steel hands in near-perfect condition.
Strap: Original strap remains wearable and well preserved.
Buckle: Original gold-plated Cartier-signed buckle in excellent condition.
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Cartier Must Tank Sector Roman Dial - Box & Papers (Ref. 681006)
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History and Significance
Introduced in the late 1970s, the Must de Cartier line was created to make Cartier’s most iconic designs more accessible while retaining the brand’s unmistakable sophistication. These watches featured vermeil cases, minimal dials, and reliable quartz movements, helping define Cartier’s modern identity.
The Tank itself dates back to 1917 when Louis Cartier designed it as a tribute to the Renault tanks used during World War I. Its straight lines and rectangular form quickly became one of the most recognizable shapes in watchmaking. By the 1980s, the Must de Cartier models introduced colorful dials, gold plating, and high-quality finishing, becoming icons in their own right.
This particular example with its brushed gold-tone sector dial is an elegant variation that embodies the refinement and quiet confidence that Cartier is known for.
Writer’s Thoughts
This watch feels effortlessly refined. The brushed dial texture adds warmth while the blue hands provide contrast and charm. It is an easy watch to wear yet instantly recognizable as Cartier. The proportions are perfect and the overall design reflects why the Tank remains timeless across generation
Our Promise
Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.
Brand: Cartier
Model: Must de Cartier Tank Ref. 681006
Year: 1980s
Case Material: Sterling silver with gold vermeil plating
Case Size: 23 x 30mm
Dial: Brushed gold-tone sector dial with Roman numerals
Crystal: Mineral crystal
Movement: Quartz
Strap: Original lizard strap
Buckle: Original gold-plated Cartier-signed buckle
Contents: Box, booklet, and papers
Case: Unpolished with sharp hallmarks and light surface wear consistent with age.
Crystal: Mineral crystal in excellent condition, free of chips or cracks.
Dial: Original dial in pristine condition for its age.
Hands: Original blued steel hands in near-perfect condition.
Strap: Original strap remains wearable and well preserved.
Buckle: Original gold-plated Cartier-signed buckle in excellent condition.
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