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Cartier 'Must De Cartier' Tank
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Cartier 'Must De Cartier' Tank - (Ref. 40950572 AS12310) Product Details
Overall Condition: Good condition overall. Case shows moderate wear with plating still intact. Dial shows cracking and wear. Handset shows oxidation.
Cartier has spent more than a century proving that true luxury isn't about excess—it's about getting the proportions exactly right.
Few watches embody that philosophy better than the Tank. Introduced in 1917 and inspired by the aerial view of Renault tanks crossing the battlefields of the First World War, the design has become one of the most recognizable objects in modern history. Artists, royalty, actors, fashion editors, and collectors have all found their way to the Tank's elegant geometry. Very few watches can claim the same.
This particular example belongs to the celebrated Must de Cartier collection, a line introduced in the 1970s that opened the doors of Cartier ownership to an entirely new generation. Rather than diminishing the Tank's appeal, the Must series became a cultural phenomenon in its own right, bringing the maison's timeless design language to some of its most creative and collectible executions.
Among the most desirable are the monochromatic dial variants, such as the one offered here. Its deep black lacquer dial strips the Tank down to its purest form—no 'Roman' numerals, no minute track, no unnecessary decoration. Just a glossy expanse of black framed by the iconic rectangular case and punctuated by elegant 'sword' hands. The result feels surprisingly modern, even decades after its introduction.
The gold-plated case remains in excellent condition, showing minimal oxidation and avoiding the wear and over-polishing that often plague Must models. Completing the design is Cartier's signature sapphire cabochon crown, a detail that has become nearly as iconic as the case itself.
Whether worn with denim, tailoring, or black tie, the Tank possesses a rare ability to feel completely appropriate in any setting.
General
Condition
Pre-owned
Brand
Cartier
Reference
40950572 AS12310
Year
1980s
Family
Tank
Product Code
40950572
Watch Display
Analog
Case
Case Size
24 mm
Case Material
Gold Plated
Lug Width
17 mm
Dial
Dial Color
Black
Movement
Type
Manual-winding
Bracelet
Bracelet Material
Leather
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