{"product_id":"cartier-tank-must-de-vermeil-turtle-shell-brown-wood-dial-pm-from-1980s-3","title":"Cartier Tank Must de Vermeil ‘Turtle Shell’ Brown Wood Dial PM from 1980s","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"306\"\u003eCartier Tank Must de Vermeil ‘Turtle Shell’ Brown Wood Dial PM – Circa 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"389\"\u003eNow with original Cartier leather strap and Cartier vermeil buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"461\"\u003eA striking and elusive creation from Cartier’s golden age of artistic dial experimentation, this Tank Must de Vermeil PMstands out with its rare brown wood ‘turtle shell’ dial—a dial that reflects the maison’s bold creativity during the early 1980s. Now further elevated with its original Cartier leather bracelet and signed vermeil buckle, this piece exemplifies both collector-grade authenticity and timeless Parisian elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"914\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"932\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"934\"\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20mm x 28mm classic Tank-shaped case in gold-plated sterling silver\u003cstrong data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"984\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(vermeil), with clean lines and a refined vintage profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rare original brown wood 'turtle shell' dial—a shimmering and grain-rich pattern evoking natural depth and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003eHands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Signature gold-tone sword hands, elegant and legible, enhancing the harmony of the warm-toned dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1337\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manual-wind Cartier Caliber 78-1, recently serviced and running flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eStrap \u0026amp; Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Now offered on the original Cartier brown leather strap with a genuine Cartier vermeil buckle, further reinforcing its provenance and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eThis vintage Cartier Tank Must is in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1670\"\u003every good original condition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003evermeil case\u003c\/strong\u003e retains its soft, warm luster with sharp edges and minimal signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003ewood dial is in fine condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only small cracks or discoloration at the edge —rare for a piece of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1902\"\u003emanual movement\u003c\/strong\u003e has been recently serviced and is keeping accurate time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1985\"\u003eoriginal Cartier strap\u003c\/strong\u003e remains in excellent condition, lightly handled, and pairs naturally with the richness of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2114\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2143\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003esigned Cartier buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e is unpolished and well-preserved, completing the authentic ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2249\" data-start=\"2223\"\u003eWhy Collectors Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2568\" data-start=\"2251\"\u003eCartier’s Tank Must collection introduced a range of creative dial treatments in the 1970s and 1980s, but few have captured attention quite like the ‘turtle shell’ wood dial—both rare and elegant. The addition of the original Cartier strap and buckle transforms this piece from beautiful to museum-worthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2787\" data-start=\"2570\"\u003eWhether you're an admirer of Cartier’s design heritage or a seasoned vintage watch collector, this Tank offers a rare combination of aesthetic charm, mechanical integrity, and complete Cartier originality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Petit Suisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56408082547013,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/0199\/9173\/files\/CartierTankMustde3190871WoodPm1980sVermeil-7486_f0621de8-9b65-427c-85ea-7da92d567cb0.jpg?v=1763809527","url":"https:\/\/www.lepetitsuissewatches.com\/products\/cartier-tank-must-de-vermeil-turtle-shell-brown-wood-dial-pm-from-1980s-3","provider":"Le Petit Suisse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}