Cartier Must de Cartier Vendôme — 1999

An authentic Must de Cartier Vendôme, dating to 31 December 1999, as confirmed by its original International Limited Warranty Certificate issued and stamped by an authorised Cartier dealer in Chiba, Japan.

A distinctive late-1990s Cartier, this Vendôme combines the maison’s characteristic Parisian design with the understated elegance of the Must collection. The watch is offered as a complete set with its original Cartier presentation box and original papers, making it particularly appealing to collectors of vintage Cartier.

• Case: 30 mm round case in vermeil — 925 sterling silver plated with 20-micron yellow gold
• Design: Classic Vendôme case with integrated lugs flowing naturally into the strap, inspired by Paris’s Place Vendôme
• Crown: Gold-plated fluted crown with Cartier’s signature blue cabochon
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal
• Movement: Swiss-made Cartier Calibre 90 quartz movement
• Battery: Newly fitted battery; movement is currently running and keeping time
• Caseback: Signed “Cartier / Swiss Made / 90”, with the protective red inner ring visible

The watch features a soft cream/ivory opaline dial with gentle signs of age consistent with its vintage character.

• Black Roman numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock
• Distinctive diamond-shaped lozenge indices at the remaining hours
• “must de Cartier” signature printed centrally
• Slender blued-steel sword hands
• No date aperture, preserving the clean and balanced dial layout

• Strap: Brown leather strap showing slight cracking consistent with its age — minor, natural age-related wear on a vintage strap, not severe damage
• Buckle: Gold-plated Cartier buckle
• Box & papers: Original Cartier box and papers
• Papers: Original International Limited Warranty Certificate, dated 31 December 1999, bearing the authorised dealer stamp from Chiba, Japan

The watch presents very well for its age, with a warm and even gold tone to the vermeil case and a clean, legible dial.

The movement has received a new battery and is currently running. The brown leather strap shows slight cracking consistent with its age; this is minor, natural age-related wear appropriate for a vintage strap rather than severe damage.

As with any vintage timepiece, minor signs of age and use may be present and should be considered part of its character.

• 1999-dated vintage Cartier
• Ref. 590003
• 30 mm vermeil case
• Cartier Calibre 90 quartz movement
• Newly fitted battery
• Original Cartier buckle
• Original Cartier presentation box
• Original International Limited Warranty Certificate
• Complete vintage set
• Classic late-1990s Must de Cartier Vendôme design

A well-preserved example of the Must de Cartier Vendôme, retaining its original box and documentation and ready to wear, collect or present as a gift.