The "Cartier Must Vendôme" that arrived today is an LM size, which is not commonly found in circulation.
Moreover, a silver case with an opalin dial is as rare as a limited edition model.
While Cartier watches are now highly regarded and extremely popular worldwide,
from the 1980s to the 1990s, they were largely unpopular among men,
to the extent that they were perceived as "women-only."
At the time, men primarily chose watches from Rolex and Omega,
while watch enthusiasts preferred brands like IWC and Breitling.
Only very niche enthusiasts would purchase some Cartier models,
meaning that most buyers of the more affordable Must series were women during that era.
Because of this situation, the circulation of LM sized Must series watches was extremely low compared to SM sizes,
and depending on the design, some models are even harder to find than limited editions.
Among these, the Must Vendôme with a silver case is a particularly rare item,
due to its limited original lineup.
Furthermore, among the Must Vendôme silver cases, excluding limited editions,
only this opalin dial was a regular production model,
making opportunities to encounter it, regardless of LM or SM size, quite rare.
If the Must Vendôme were to be reintroduced in the current lineup,
this design would undoubtedly be a strong contender,
but the fact that it can only be acquired as a vintage model further enhances its rarity.
The watch feels quite small by today's standards.
With a case diameter of 30mm, it's a size that even women can wear,
and this watch size is precisely what gives it a vintage watch feel.
The Must Vendôme has a thin case, providing a comfortable wearing experience,
but above all, its artistic case design is truly unique.
While the Tank and Santos are also very appealing,
I feel that watches like the Must Vendôme, which meticulously pursue design,
are receiving high recognition precisely in this day and age.
This time, we have a very rare LM size, and combined with its good condition,
it is highly unlikely that we will find something similar next time.
This is truly an opportunity not to be missed,
so if you're agonizing over whether to buy it, just buy it and agonize later!
