The Must de Cartier Tank represents one of the most important chapters in Cartier’s modern history. Introduced in 1977, the collection brought the unmistakable geometry of the Tank to a broader audience while preserving the details that made the design iconic Roman numerals, chemin de fer minute track, blued style hands, and the signature cabochon crown. Instead of traditional solid gold, these watches were produced in vermeil, using sterling silver finished with gold plating, giving them the warmth and elegance of precious metal with a character entirely their own. Today, early manual winding Must de Cartier Tanks have become increasingly interesting to collectors as authentic pieces from the era that helped transform the Tank into a true cultural icon.
