A wonderfully distinctive vintage Must de Cartier ladies’ wristwatch dating to circa 1980, pairing the Maison’s iconic rectangular silhouette with an unusually graphic striped Trinity dial.
Alternating bands of warm gold, ivory and amber tones give the dial an almost Art Deco quality, while blued sword-style hands and the Cartier double-C signature add unmistakable house codes. A cabochon-set crown provides the quintessential finishing touch.
Powered by a jeweled manual-wind movement, the watch retains the intimate ritual and charm of traditional mechanical watchmaking. The vivid red faux-alligator strap gives the otherwise classic design a playful, modern contrast.
A particularly fun example of 1980s Cartier—elegant, graphic, and just a little unexpected.
Details
Cartier / Must de Cartier
Circa 1980
Manual-wind jeweled movement
Striped Trinity dial
Blued hands
Cabochon-set crown
Case secured by four screws
Case No. 3211627
Red faux-alligator leather strap
Plated buckle
Swiss made
Running at time of cataloguing
Condition: Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age. Light scratches are present to the crystal, with surface wear and minor nicks to the case. Strap shows signs of previous wear but remains wearable. As with all vintage mechanical watches, continued accuracy and future servicing cannot be guaranteed.
A wonderfully distinctive vintage Must de Cartier ladies’ wristwatch dating to circa 1980, pairing the Maison’s iconic rectangular silhouette with an unusually graphic striped Trinity dial.
Alternating bands of warm gold, ivory and amber tones give the dial an almost Art Deco quality, while blued sword-style hands and the Cartier double-C signature add unmistakable house codes. A cabochon-set crown provides the quintessential finishing touch.
Powered by a jeweled manual-wind movement, the watch retains the intimate ritual and charm of traditional mechanical watchmaking. The vivid red faux-alligator strap gives the otherwise classic design a playful, modern contrast.
A particularly fun example of 1980s Cartier—elegant, graphic, and just a little unexpected.
Details
Cartier / Must de Cartier
Circa 1980
Manual-wind jeweled movement
Striped Trinity dial
Blued hands
Cabochon-set crown
Case secured by four screws
Case No. 3211627
Red faux-alligator leather strap
Plated buckle
Swiss made
Running at time of cataloguing
Condition: Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age. Light scratches are present to the crystal, with surface wear and minor nicks to the case. Strap shows signs of previous wear but remains wearable. As with all vintage mechanical watches, continued accuracy and future servicing cannot be guaranteed.
