Cartier Tank "Must De Carter" Mid Size - Ivory Roman Dial

£1,950.00

  • Year: 1980s. Movement: Manual wind movement.

  • Case Size: 23.5 × 30.5mm Silver case which is yellow gold pvd plated.

  • Dial: Ivory Roman dial.

  • Strap: Brown suede strap with Cartier pin buckle.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

  • Year: 1980s. Movement: Manual wind movement.

  • Case Size: 23.5 × 30.5mm Silver case which is yellow gold pvd plated.

  • Dial: Ivory Roman dial.

  • Strap: Brown suede strap with Cartier pin buckle.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

The Cartier Tank Must de Cartier has become one of the most recognisable and enduring watches in modern horology, and this 1980s Mid Size example delivers the classic Roman dial configuration in full vintage style.

Set in a 23.5 × 30.5mm silver case with yellow gold PVD finish, this watch features the timeless ivory lacquer dial with bold black Roman numerals and blued sword hands. The manual wind movement within reflects Cartier’s heritage of slim, elegant watchmaking.

This example is fitted with a supple brown suede strap and completed by a Cartier-signed pin buckle—perfectly balancing luxury and understated charm.

Key Features

  • Year: 1980s

  • Movement: Manual wind Cartier movement

  • Case Size: 23.5 × 30.5mm silver case with yellow gold PVD finish

  • Dial: Ivory lacquer dial with Roman numerals

  • Crystal: Mineral glass

  • Strap: Brown suede strap with Cartier pin buckle

  • Watch only

  • Fully serviced and sold with a 12-month Watts On Watches warranty

A Word on Condition
This example is in excellent vintage condition with a clean dial and strong case lines. The lacquer dial remains vibrant with no major blemishes, and the case retains a solid gold-tone finish. The movement has been fully serviced and tested for reliability.

Why Buy This Watch
The ivory Roman dial is arguably the definitive look for the Tank Must de Cartier—a design that bridges vintage sophistication with everyday wearability. The 1980s models represent one of Cartier’s most expressive and collectible eras. With its signed Cartier buckle and full service by our team, this is a standout vintage piece that remains timeless on the wrist. As always, it is backed by our 12-month Watts On Watches warranty and arrives with full documentation and bespoke packaging.