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Cartier Must de Tank lapis MECHANIQUE
SKU: 1491
Must de Cartier Méchanique “Lapis” – 23 mm, 1990s | Gold-Capped Case
Highlights:
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Case: 23 mm gold-capped over sterling silver (Vermeil), excellent condition with the original caseback stickerstill intact — a rare survivor.
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Dial: Deep blue lacquered dial with Lapis-style finish — Cartier’s signature simulated stone look from the Must line. Striking color and texture, often mistaken for genuine Lapis Lazuli.
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Movement: Manual-wind Cartier Caliber 78-1 — crisp winding, dependable timekeeping, and that tactile vintage mechanical feel.
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Era: 1990s — part of the iconic Must de Cartier mechanical series.
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Strap: Currently on a high-quality aftermarket leather strap. The original Cartier leather strap is included (worn), preserved off-watch.
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Clasp: Comes with the original Cartier gold-tone pin buckle — authentic to the watch and well-preserved.
Condition & Extras:
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Collector-worthy condition, untouched caseback sticker.
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Fully serviced; backed by a 2-year mechanical warranty.
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Supplied with both straps and original Cartier buckle.
A clean, minimalist, and quietly luxurious piece from Cartier’s golden era of design. Rare in this condition, and increasingly hard to source with original buckle and accessories intact.