The "Cartier Must de Tank" that arrived today features the "Scattered Roman" numeral dial that was part of the lineup before the 1999 minor model change.
This design, which was the last to be introduced in the original case size, is a rare model that is seldom seen.
Although the index arrangement is slightly different, it is a design that gained popularity as a regular product in the Must de Tank models following the minor change.
Since this design was likely introduced around 1996 for the original case size, its effective production period was only about two years. Because of this short production run, it is a design that very few people have seen in person, and its existence is surprisingly little known.
While it is not a limited edition model, we only receive a few of them per year, and it has been quite a long time since our last arrival. Surely, there are those who have been waiting for a Must de Tank with this design to come into stock.
This "jumping Roman" dial design shows the transition toward later models, and it is the only one in the original case size with a raised index structure, which gives the indices a slight three-dimensional appearance.
While later models like the classic ivory Roman dial also share a similar structure, it is expected that by the time this watch was announced, plans for the minor change to the later model were already in place.
Additionally, the Cartier logo is printed in a monogram style in the center of the dial, which is another difference—it is more clearly visible than on the later models.
It is a surprisingly elaborate dial design, offering a charm distinct from the popular Opalin and other versions.
This particular piece has seen very little use and is in excellent condition. There are so few scratches on the case that it could be mistaken for unused, and it shows hardly any damage; it is extremely rare to find one that has maintained such original condition.
It also comes with all original accessories from that time, and the sticker on the outer box matches the serial number of the watch itself. It is clear that it has been kept with great care.
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Something surprisingly unknown about this design is that for the Must de Tank, the only truly white dials are the manual-wind pre-Must de Tank models or this "Scattered Roman" dial.
The Opalin dial is closer to a silver-white rather than a pure white, which is a surprising detail to many.
With such high rarity, excellent condition, and complete accessories, a piece with these ideal qualifications rarely comes into stock, and we expect it will not be easy to acquire in the future.
This is a popular vintage model whose value continues to rise year after year. Do not miss this opportunity!
