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Must de Cartier Colisee Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Must de Cartier Colisee model is a quartz-powered wristwatch presented in a gold-vermeil over silver case measuring approximately 24mm in diameter. The watch features a smooth bezel and a cream-colored dial decorated with black Roman numeral indices interspersed with lozenge-shaped hour markers. It is equipped with a blue cabochon-set crown, which is reported by the source to be in good working order. The movement is a 7-jewel quartz caliber. The watch is currently fitted with an after-market brown leather strap and an after-market gold-plated buckle, with an inner circumference adjustable between approximately 14.0cm and 18.5cm. According to the provided information, the watch was purchased in December 1985. The auction description explicitly identifies the case material as gold-vermeil on silver and notes the specific reference and serial numbers associated with this specimen.

Must de Cartier Colisee wristwatch, showing the cream dial with Roman and lozenge numerals, and the crown with blue cabochon.
Must de Cartier Colisee wristwatch, showing the cream dial with Roman and lozenge numerals, and the crown with blue cabochon. — Dawsons Auctioneers / Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
590004
Catalogue / lot identifier
202488500
Source-reported date
Purchased December 1985
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
027019

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The case of this Must de Cartier Colisee is constructed of gold-vermeil applied over silver. It measures approximately 24mm in diameter and is finished with a smooth, polished bezel. The design incorporates a blue cabochon-set crown, which serves as a visual detail for the case side. The auction report indicates the crown is in good working order.

The cream-colored dial utilizes a mix of black Roman numerals at the cardinal positions and lozenge-shaped markers for the remaining hours. The dial displays the 'must de Cartier' branding beneath the twelve o'clock position. The overall condition of the external case indicates use, with visible signs of wear to the gold-vermeil layer.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case Material: Gold-Vermeil on Silver”
  • “Case Diameter: Approximately 24mm”
  • “Dial: Cream Numerals: Black Roman and Black Lozenge Numerals”
  • “Crown in good working order.”

Movement and Strap

This quartz mechanism facilitates the timekeeping functions of the watch. No specific details regarding the origin or service history of the movement are provided in the source documentation.

The watch is currently mounted on an after-market brown leather strap. This is secured by an after-market gold-plated buckle. The strap system allows for an adjustable inner circumference ranging from approximately 14.0cm to 18.5cm, accommodating different wrist sizes.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Cartier 7-Jewel Quartz Movement”
  • “Strap: After-Market Brown Leather Strap”
  • “Buckle: After-Market Gold-Plated Buckle”

Documentation and Provenance

The provided documentation indicates the watch was purchased in December 1985. These items represent the extent of the provenance and supporting materials provided with this specific lot.

The auction house provides a reference number of 590004 and a serial number of 027019. These identifiers are cited to support the object's cataloging as an individual unit. The source notes that while these details are transcribed, independent authentication of the type remains a matter for further research.

Evidence for this section
  • “Purchased December 1985”
  • “Guarantee Certificate and Cartier Watches Booklet Only”
  • “Reference: 590004 Serial: 027019”
  • “Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.”

Open research questions

  • Is the watch consistent with factory specifications for the 590004 reference series regarding dial variations?
  • Has the gold-vermeil case undergone any re-plating or refinishing since the 1985 purchase date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Must de Cartier Colisee Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCartier“Cartier”
Reference Number590004“Reference: 590004”
Serial Number027019“Serial: 027019”
Case MaterialGold-vermeil on silver“Gold-Vermeil on Silver”
MovementCartier 7-Jewel Quartz“Cartier 7-Jewel Quartz Movement”
Purchase DateDecember 1985“Purchased December 1985”
CrownBlue cabochon“Blue Cabochon”

Visible details

  • Cream dial with Roman and lozenge numerals
  • Blue cabochon set in the winding crown
  • Gold-vermeil finish shows visible surface wear
  • After-market leather strap and buckle

Research qualifications

  • Independent confirmation of type attribution remains research required
  • General auction-house statements regarding authenticity and condition are not verified
  • Long-term performance of the 7-jewel quartz movement is not detailed

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Cartier – Must de Cartier Colisee Gold-Vermeil Wristwatch

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 8572829df5

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