Cartier must de Cartier Quartz with original Box

Specifications

Year: 1990s
Box/Papers: Yes/No 
Serial: 17 098248
Case size: 30mm / 32mm with crown 
Movement: Cartier Quartz 
Crystal: Mineral
Strap Size: Full length 

Condition

This is an effortlessly sophisticated vintage les must de Cartier Paris with its original box and a quartz movement which is keeping excellent time. This beautiful watch features 925 sterling silver case with gold plating embellished with a blue crown jewel together with blued hands which have a fascinating story of production. This stylish timepiece is a unisex watch suited to both a lady and a gentleman. 

Dial - The dial is in great condition showing some lovely light patina and features the very stylish design of Roman numerals stretching from the inner gold circle over the white outer part of the dial all the way to the edge. The watch features its original fluted crown with domed blue sapphire as well as the amazing blued sword-shaped hands (you can read the their fascinating story below) are also showing some signs of age. 

Case - The gold plated sterling silver case is elegantly thin and in nice condition, showing only slight and light scratches from use over time.

Crown - The crown is fully original and works perfectly in all of its functions. It's fluted edge decorated with the Cartier iconic sapphire cabochon stone add a mesmerising and luxurious touch.

Movement - This piece encases its original Cartier quartz movement which is working perfectly and keeping excellent time. 

Case back - The case back is in excellent condition and shows just light signs of wear. All the markings and hallmarks are clearly visible.

Strap - This watch comes with its original Cartier leather strap.

Crystal - Mint 

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!

The Blued Hands Story

The blue hands are the product of a watchmaking tradition found in the Swiss mountains. It’s here, whilst seeking to find a way to prevent watch hands (which at that time were not water resistant) from corroding under the tough climate conditions, where the watchmakers invented the process of bluing. This expertise has since been preserved and carried out by Cartier in a unique way: the hands are placed in kilns that are heated to over 300° for a duration of time which is calculated down to the second in order to obtain the iconic blue colour of the Cartier hands.
Producing these hands requires over 20 different procedures and over 10 different techniques such as hammering, cutting and polishing. Each second, minute and hour hand is selected and paired so that the hands placed on each watch are the exact same blue colour.

If you have any further questions about this piece please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram. 

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Terms of sale

Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

We are a registered limited company and can be found on companies house and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.

We guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

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