Launched in 1977, the Must de Cartier line brought the Maison’s most iconic designs into a new chapter, pairing them with a signature material: vermeil, sterling silver plated in gold. The Tank was the natural protagonist. Its 1917 silhouette, with brancards framing a rectangular dial, translated perfectly into this new language while retaining everything that makes it unmistakably Cartier.

This reference 681006 comes in the larger GM size, measuring 23x30 mm.

It features one of the most sought-after Must dials: the pale yellow ‘Lemon’ dial with Roman numerals. The soft, sunny tone gives the watch a lighter and more playful character than the classic white, and a very light spider has developed across its surface over time, a subtle detail that adds depth and a genuine vintage feel.

The plating is in perfect condition, an important point on vermeil pieces, where wear typically shows first on the edges and brancards. Here the case remains crisp and even throughout.

The watch comes on an original Cartier leather strap with its original Cartier buckle, completing a coherent and correct set-up.