A early-1990s Must de Cartier Vendôme Vermeil LM in sterling silver with 20 µm gold plating, powered by Cartier’s quartz movement. The softer round Vendôme case and elegant wire lugs offer a more understated alternative to the Tank, while the warm ivory dial, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands retain Cartier’s unmistakable design language. A clean and complete vintage example with strong overall presentation.
Why It’s Special
The Vendôme line blends classic Cartier styling with softer proportions and a more jewellery-like wrist presence. This LM example is presented as a complete full set, including inner and outer boxes, original papers, and manuals — an increasingly uncommon configuration for Vendôme models in the Australian market. Combined with its clean lacquer dial, strong vermeil tone, and original Cartier strap and buckle, it offers a refined and highly collectible vintage Cartier package.
Condition
Clean ivory lacquer dial with crisp Roman numerals and a well-defined chemin de fer minute track. “Must de Cartier” signature remains sharp with no visible cracking or spidering under normal viewing. Blued steel hands are correct and retain strong colour. Mineral crystal presents clean with only light surface wear. Vermeil case (sterling silver 925 with ≈ 20 µm gold plating) presents strongly with even tone and minimal wear, showing only light hairlines and minor discolouration near the lugs consistent with age and typical for the model. No significant brassing observed. Case-back engravings remain clear and well preserved. Blue cabochon crown is intact with strong colour. Fitted with its original Cartier brown leather strap showing moderate wear, including an additional punched hole, alongside its original Cartier buckle.
Performance: Quartz movement running correctly.
Details
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Reference: 590003
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Movement: Cartier quartz
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Serial: 098906 (≈ 1993)
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Case: 30 mm vermeil (sterling silver 925 with ≈ 20 µm gold plating)
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Crystal: Mineral glass
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Strap: Original Cartier brown leather strap with Cartier buckle
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Inclusions: Full set — inner box, outer box, papers and manuals
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Provenance: Sourced from Japan and inspected in Melbourne
