The "Cartier Must Tank" that arrived today is the most popular Opalin in the series.
Not only that, but it might be the first and last new old stock piece.
The LM size of the Must Tank, including Opalin,
is very scarce compared to the SM size.
Possible reasons for this include:
At the time the Must Tank was sold, sales of Cartier watches to men were sluggish,
and production focused on SM sizes, which were popular with women.
Also, women at the time rarely wore larger watches like they do today,
and choosing the SM size was standard practice.
While I can't say for sure due to lack of precise information,
what I can definitely say is that the LM size Opaline is truly rare.
This particular piece is valuable as it still retains its original protective film and genuine strap from shipment.
For case number 590005, the original protective film consisted of two layers: a transparent sticker with a red line, and on top of that, a semicircular sticker with the Cartier logo and the shipping date.
However, the semicircular sticker was prone to peeling off, so it's rare to find one still attached.
You can faintly see its remnants here.
Furthermore, the discoloration of the engraved areas due to aging clearly shows the passage of time.
However, despite some minor scratches on the case, its condition is excellent,
with no noticeable damage or signs of use.
The strap has some deterioration on the side edges,
but it remains in good condition, with only slight signs of being tried on.
Recently, the popularity and price of Opalin, regardless of size, have been skyrocketing,
and some stores might sell them at a higher price than ours, regardless of condition.
Even considering that, this particular piece should feel affordable given its condition.
And a miraculous new old stock item like this won't come around a second time.
This is probably, no, definitely the first and last time we'll have it in stock.
Such excellent conditions are absolute prime conditions for those who have been searching for one,
and for anyone looking to buy a Must Tank.
Don't miss out on this opportunity!
