Cartier 80s-90s Must TANK Cal.81

Introducing Cartier's "Must Tank" from the 1980s and 1990s .

Cartier is world-famous as a jeweler, but it is also known for producing masterpieces that have left their mark on watchmaking history, such as the Santos and Pasha watches.

Among the many masterpieces, the Tank is synonymous with Cartier.
The Tank, which was released in 1919 , is a watch characterized by its elegant shape with simple straight lines that catch the eye, and it is a long-selling model that continues to have many models released even now, more than 100 years later.

In fact, the design of this tank was inspired by the caterpillar tracks of tanks introduced in World War I.
This is a watch that could only have been made possible by Louis Cartier, who was interested in everything and always kept at the forefront of the times.

The Cartier "Must Tank" we are introducing is a quartz watch.
This is a type of watch that would not normally be sold at our store, which specializes in mechanical watches.

However, even among the many "Mast Tank" models, one with a two-tone grey and black dial and flying Roman indexes is extremely rare.
This time, we were given a miraculous opportunity to get this item into our store, so it is a very special piece that we have specially stocked.

The Mast Tank case is made using a special technique called vermeil.
Vermeil is a technique in which sterling silver is coated with melted gold, allowing you to enjoy the shine and texture of gold while still being more affordable than using solid gold.

However, this technique requires a lot of time and skill, so it is a technique that only a limited number of watch manufacturers can perform.

Looking at the case design, the distinctive rounded straight lines are said to be a forerunner of Art Deco, and give it an elegance and dignity that sets it apart from other watches.

The contrast between the glamorous gold case and the chic two-tone dial gives the watch a sense of weightiness, creating an appealing, solemn atmosphere not found in other Must Tank models.

The "Mast Tank" has an elegance that makes it hard to believe it has its roots in a tank's caterpillar tracks.
This watch is one of the greatest wristwatches in the history of watchmaking, born from the genius of Louis Cartier.

Size: height: 30.6mm , width: 26mm , thickness: 5.7mm , weight: 22g .

It is characterized by its incredible thinness and lightness, and it fits comfortably on your arm so you won't feel tired even when wearing it for long periods of time.

Although it is small in size, the distinctive case design exudes an overwhelming presence, adding a touch of glamour to your wrist and making it a great accent piece for dark suits, jackets, and coats.

As for the condition, the case has some small scratches due to use, but there are no noticeable dents or wear to the gold, so it is in good condition and not particularly noticeable.

The dial is in good condition with no corrosion or wear.

The movement is running smoothly.

The leather strap is made from non-original crocodile leather, but the buckle is made from a genuine Cartier part.

 *After purchase, this watch will be overhauled by Cartier before being delivered.
This not only ensures a beautiful finish to the movement but also to the exterior.
Please rest assured that we will cover all overhaul costs.

All watches sold in our store are internally inspected by a professional watch mechanic upon arrival and are only sold after being determined to be genuine, so you can use them with confidence.

When you purchase a watch, we will attach a new leather strap to it when you deliver it to you.
Please select the color you want from the order selection tab and place your order.
*For products that come with original watch straps or metal bands, the leather strap will not be attached and will be sent separately as a spare.
A special case for the watch will also be included with the shipment.

Please be sure to read the following information after purchasing an antique watch.

When selling antique watches at RESUME, we do not immediately hand them over to you when you place your order. Instead, we ask a professional craftsman to overhaul them (hereafter referred to as OH) and deliver them to you after the OH is completed. (This takes about 1 to 2 months.)

A professional craftsman with first-class watch repair technician qualifications will completely disassemble your watch, replace worn parts such as the internal gaskets, clean it, oil it, and perform a thorough overhaul, maintaining it to a daily accuracy of about ±1 minute.
When we deliver the machine, we will also send you our own overhaul certificate, which shows what kind of overhaul was performed, as well as photos of the machine being disassembled and maintained.

Of course, due to the nature of the product itself being a second-hand item, there is no guarantee that it will never break, but we ask for your understanding that we take this approach so that you can enjoy the original performance of the watch and use it with peace of mind in the future.

When you purchase a product, we offer a one-year warranty depending on the model. Even if the warranty period has expired, we will still repair the product for a fee. If there is no repair shop near you, please feel free to contact us.