Paris, late 1980s: the boutique windows on Rue de la Paix glisten with gold, the
Cartier name engraved on every surface that catches the light. This leather
belt from that era is fastened with a rectangular gold-tone buckle, its face set
with the double C Cartier logo in crisp relief—an oval signature of the house’s
Must line. The deep brown leather strap is smooth and substantial, tapering with
subtle creases from gentle wear.

The buckle’s gold-tone metal is secured with eight visible screws, developing a
soft patina along its contours, while the engraved logo remains distinct. No
visible size or interior label; the back is unmarked, as is typical of many Must de
Cartier accessories from this period. No accessories are included.

From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, Cartier’s Must collection offered a point
of entry into the house’s world—luxury in installments, the jeweler’s mark on
everyday objects. The engraved plaque and mixed-metal hardware are both
hallmarks of this era, when a belt was more than just a fastener: it was a first
step toward a Tank watch.

Era: c. Late 1980s–Early 1990s (visual dating; buckle style and logo engraving
consistent with Must de Cartier accessories of the period)
Condition: Very Good — minor wear on the gold-tone buckle, slight creasing on
the leather strap
Material: Brown leather with a gold-tone and silver-tone mixed-metal buckle
Color: Brown leather strap; gold-tone and silver-tone rectangular buckle with
double C Cartier logo engraving
Dimensions: 90 × 3 cm
Made in: France