Cartier tank PM Opaline dial quartz

Must de Cartier Tank PM – Opaline Dial – Ref. 5057001 – 21 × 28mm

The beauty of a Cartier Tank often lies in its subtle details, and this Must de Cartier Tank Petit Modèle is a perfect example. Rather than the traditional cream lacquer dial, this reference features the elegant opaline dial, giving the watch a brighter, more refined appearance while preserving the timeless Cartier aesthetic.

Measuring 21 × 28mm, the Petit Modèle wears beautifully on both smaller and larger wrists, offering the iconic Tank proportions that have defined elegance for over a century. The crisp black Roman numerals, chemin de fer minute track, blued steel hands and sapphire cabochon crown complete one of Cartier’s most recognizable designs.

An increasingly difficult configuration to find, especially in such honest vintage condition.

Specifications

• Brand: Cartier
• Model: Must de Cartier Tank Petit Modèle
• Reference: 5057001
• Period: 1990s
• Case Size: 21 × 28mm
• Case Material: Vermeil (925 Sterling Silver with 20-micron Gold Plating)
• Movement: Cartier Quartz
• Dial: Original Opaline Roman numeral dial
• Hands: Blued steel sword hands
• Crown: Blue sapphire cabochon crown
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal
• Strap: Cartier Black leather strap with Cartier clasp
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition

The opaline dial is a subtle yet highly elegant variation within the Must de Cartier collection. Combined with the iconic 5057001 Petit Modèle case, this watch perfectly captures the understated sophistication that has made the Cartier Tank one of the most enduring dress watches ever created.