Cartier Must de Cartier

About the Must de Cartier

The Must de Cartier collection, conceived in 1973 by Robert Hocq and Alain-Dominique Perrin, marked Cartier's entry into affordable luxury with a blend of traditional and contemporary styles. This line features gold-plated silver (vermeil), stainless steel, or two-tone stainless steel with yellow gold plating and solid gold models. The collection carries a modest design with clean dials, understated Roman numerals and Cartier’s signature blue sword-shaped hands, but the iconic blue sapphire cabochon-set crown adds a decidedly luxurious touch. Most Must de Cartier watches employ quartz movements for accuracy, though some vintage models do offer manual or automatic movements. Available configurations include simple time-only models, dual-time options for frequent travelers and moon phase indicators for an astrological visual element. High-quality leather straps in various colors match or contrast with the dials, enhancing comfort with style.