VINTAGE 1979 CARTIER TANK WOMEN\'S PRE-MUST 18K ELECTROPLATED 21MM, HAND-WIND For Sale

A beautiful vintage Cartier Paris, a timeless and elegant timepiece commonly known as the “Paris Tank” or “pre-Must” model. Powered by a high-grade Swiss mechanical hand-wound movement, this is a charming and refined ladies’ watch with the unmistakable classic aesthetic.

• Condition: Vintage pre-owned
• Brand: Cartier
• Model: “Paris Tank” or “pre-Must”
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Year of Manufacture: 1979 (Almost 50 years old)
• Gender: Ladies\' small and delicate watch
• Water Resistance: Not water-resistant
• Box and Papers: No box or papers. I will include a new (generic) red velvet presentation/storage box.
• Movement: High-grade, manual wind, mechanical Swiss movement (ETA 2512-1 caliber) - 17 jewels. Swiss made.
  (Note: This is not a quartz (battery) watch. You will have to manually wind the movement daily by gently rotating the side crown upwards daily until you feel resistance, around 25-30 times).
• Movement Condition: Fully serviced by a master watchmaker and tested by me (cleaned, oiled, and adjusted - runs well and keeps time).
• Dial: The white Roman-style lettering remains in good and clean shape considering the age, with minor age related wear, please observe. The serigraphy is fully legible and signed “Cartier, Swiss.” Please refer to the images for further details.
• Hands: The original black pair of hands are in good condition, please observe.
• Crystal: Brand new.
• Case / Material / Condition: 18K gold electroplated case (not solid gold) in clean condition for a vintage watch, with normal signs of wear at front and sides, please observe.
• The brand\'s inscription remains fully legible on the back, with some age related wear, signed: \"Cartier, 18K gold electroplated Swiss\".
• Case Measurement: 28 mm x 21 mm (Measurement is without counting the original blue cabochon pointer golden crown, which is in good condition).
• Wristband: 16mm genuine high quality alligator black leather strap (aftermarket) and a 14mm Cartier modern-style gold-plated clasp.
• GENDER: Ladies small and delicate Watch.
• Condition: Vintage pre-owned, fully serviced hand wind swiss Eta 2512-1 movement (cleaned, oiled, and adjusted).
• Water Resistance: Not water-resistant.
• Box and Papers: No box or papers. I will include a new (generic) red velvet presentation/ storage box.

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  • Defects and Description: Any defects not explicitly mentioned but visible in the photos will be considered as part of the item’s description.
  • Customs Duties: Import duties or taxes are the buyer’s responsibility. I’m happy to assist by declaring a lower customs value.
  • UNITED STATES Buyers: (To import - Customs taxes in 2026 are about 20%). I can help to declare a lower value.
  • UNITED KINGDOM Buyers: (To import - Customs taxes are low, if they charge something, because normally it passes through OK). I will help to declare a lower value.
  • Monthly Offers: Each month, I release new watches from my collection to keep the selection fresh. Check my listings regularly for new arrivals!
  • Packaging and Protection: Your watch will be carefully packed with bubble wrap and styrofoam to ensure the movement is well protected.

  
  

  Shipping - Express Shipping (DHL Express, fully trackable):

  • United States: US$69 (US$185 minimum declared value) – 10 –20 days
  • United Kingdom: US$69 - 10–15 days

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