Cartier Must De Tank 81006 Vermeil Roman 1990s

Name: Cartier Must De Tank 81006 Vermeil Roman 1990s
Brand: Cartier
SKU: #988
Price: 2400.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€2.400

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Description
BRAND HISTORY

Cartier Must de Tank 81006 Vermeil Roman, 1990s - A Design Legacy in Gold Vermeil.

Born from Louis Cartier’s vision in 1917, the Tank is Cartier’s most enduring icon. Inspired by the lines of the WWI Renault tank, it combines both strength and elegance in a rectangular silhouette that has become a hallmark of timeless design.

This reference 81006, from the Must de Cartier line, captures that legacy with vintage charm. Its 925 sterling silver case, plated in yellow gold (vermeil), houses a two-tone champagne dial with elegant Roman numerals and blued sword hands — a combination that evokes classic Parisian sophistication. The red Cartier leather strap adds a bold yet refined finishing touch.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched champagne colored two tone dial in great condition
original hands and blue sapphire cabochon crown
some slight and even patina throughout the dial
the original crystal has some scratches

STRAP & BUCKLE:

original red Cartier leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

great overall condition, showing no traces of use
3- body 925 silver case with yellow gold plating
23.5 mm (without crown) / 31 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 5.5 mm thick
year: 1990s
Ref: 81006
total weight: 22 g

MOVEMENT:

Cartier Quartz
professionally serviced 10/2025

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #988

Cartier

Cartier doesn’t just make watches — it shapes cultural icons. Founded in 1847, the maison built its legacy not through complication, but through design. A Cartier vintage watch isn’t just a timepiece; it’s an object of art, architecture, and allure — one that has graced the wrists of tastemakers for over a century.

When Louis Cartier created one of the first men’s wristwatches for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904, he unknowingly set the tone for everything to follow: elegance with purpose. The Tank, introduced in 1917, remains one of the most enduring silhouettes in horological history — inspired by the Renault tanks of World War I, yet refined into a form so clean and balanced, it feels sculptural.

From the Tank Louis, to the Cintrée, to the geometric grace of the Santos or the bold curves of the Pasha, Cartier’s vintage watches speak a language all their own. Not technical bravado — but design purity. Proportion. Restraint. Lines so perfect, they need no defense.

To wear a vintage Cartier is to understand that less is often more. It’s for the collector who doesn’t need noise to feel presence. Someone who sees timeless beauty in Roman numerals, chemin-de-fer minute tracks, and heat-blued sword hands.

Cartier’s watchmaking may be rooted in jewelry, but it has always gone far beyond adornment. These pieces are tools of elegance — worn by artists, royals, icons, and the quietly discerning.

Because true luxury doesn’t need complexity.

Just clarity, confidence, and Cartier.