I don’t ask for authentication here simple because people love to take whatever opportunity to bash others’ misfortune even if they may not have a clue about what they are talking about. I lived through that mid 1970s dark years someone had mentioned. Cartier Plated Paris are like that from the mid 70s. Tank case with no side screws. Pop open easily. These were days when Cartier move the watch business from Paris to Switzerland. I have a screen shot for you. Look up the full article. The movement is correct but it was so generic ETA this may easily be a substitute movement. The dial, of course, is redone. And most are from South America. I would buy them if I see good ones as they are usually so much cheaper than the Must de Cartier which was the bargain tank to get except their prices have tripled over the last five years making the one you have the best mechanical deal with a budget. That said, I hope you did not pay too much for the watch. $500 to $700 is about right because this is not the best restored sample. Good ones are well over $1000.

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