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Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Ref. 2415 Wristwatch

Partially verified

The Must de Cartier Tank Ref. 2415 is a rectangular vermeil wristwatch featuring a gold-plated sterling silver case measuring 22 mm by 29 mm. The auction house reports a two-body construction with an eight-screw case back and a 7-jewel quartz movement. The dial is white with Arabic numerals, an octagonal inner track, blued steel sword hands, and a repeating Cartier double-C monogram pattern, signed 'must de Cartier' and 'SWISS MADE'. The watch is fitted with a beaded crown set with a dark cabochon and paired with a black leather strap.

Front view of the Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Ref. 2415 wristwatch
Front view of the Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Ref. 2415 wristwatch — Heritage Auctions. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
2415
Catalogue / lot identifier
12063
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
096210PL

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 Construction and Dimensions

The Must de Cartier Tank Ref. 2415 features a rectangular case measuring 22 mm by 29 mm with a thickness of 6 mm. The case is composed of sterling silver with a two-body construction and an eight-screw case back.

The case exhibits rounded parallel brancards and is equipped with a beaded winding crown set with a dark cabochon. Specific hallmark details on the case back are not visible in the provided imagery.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case: 22 mm x 29 mm, sterling silver, two body, eight screw case back”
  • “Case Thickness: 6 mm”
  • “Beaded winding crown set with a dark cabochon.”

Dial and Visual Features

The watch features a white dial with Arabic numerals and a black circular minute track. The background includes a repeating 'double-C' Cartier monogram pattern.

Time is displayed via blued steel sword-shaped hands. The dial is signed 'must de Cartier' below the 12 o'clock marker and 'SWISS MADE' at the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial featuring Arabic numerals within a faceted black track and a subtle repeating Cartier double-C monogram field.”
  • “Blued steel sword-shaped hour and minute hands.”
  • “Dial signed 'must de Cartier' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS MADE' across 6 o'clock.”

Movement and Strap Specifications

The timepiece is powered by a 7-jewel quartz movement as reported in the auction record.

The watch is fitted with a 6-inch black leather strap with a reptile-grain texture and a steel deployant clasp.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: quartz, 7 jewels”
  • “Band: 6 inch black leather strap with steel deployant clasp”

Open research questions

  • What specific hallmarks are present on the case back regarding silver purity?
  • Does the serial number correspond to specific production records for the Must de Cartier line?
  • What is the physical condition of the deployant clasp mechanism, which is not clearly visible in the provided imagery?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Ref. 2415 Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference2415“Ref. 2415”
Case Number096210PL“No. 096210PL”
Case Dimensions22 mm x 29 mm“22 mm x 29 mm”
Case Materialsterling silver“sterling silver”
Movementquartz, 7 jewels“quartz, 7 jewels”
Handsblue steel sword hands“blue steel sword hands”
Crystalmineral glass“mineral glass”
Case Reference Number2415“Ref. 2415”
Case Serial Number096210PL“No. 096210PL”
Crystal MaterialMineral glass“Crystal: mineral glass”

Visible details

  • Rectangular yellow gold-tone vermeil case with rounded parallel brancards.
  • Beaded winding crown set with a dark cabochon.
  • White dial featuring Arabic numerals within a faceted black track and a subtle repeating Cartier double-C monogram field.
  • Blued steel sword-shaped hour and minute hands.
  • Dial signed 'must de Cartier' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS MADE' across 6 o'clock.
  • Dark reptile-grain leather strap attached to the lugs.

Research qualifications

  • Case back, hallmarks, and movement are not visible in the provided image; details rely on auction house descriptions.
  • Deployant clasp is obscured from view.

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

Consulted source

Must De Cartier Tank, Vermeil, Quartz, Ref. 2415 - Sep 28, 2026 | Heritage Auctions In Tx

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 8964ed71c7

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