Cartier Tank Louis
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 1960s
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Tank Louis wristwatch is attributed to the late 1960s, a period predating the reference 78086. The timepiece features a rectangular gold case measuring 23mm x 31mm.
The dial is white enamel with black printed Roman numerals and is signed "Paris" at the 6 o'clock position. It utilizes blued-steel sword-shaped hands to indicate time and is operated via a crown set with a sapphire cabochon. The watch is presented on a brown alligator strap secured by a Cartier-signed yellow gold deployant clasp. The auction description notes the case retains clear hallmarks and engravings, and it reports that the watch displays signs of wear consistent with its age, though it remains without major damage.
The dial shows a light patina.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- late 1960s
- Dial
- White enamel 'Paris' dial
- Type
- Wristwatch
- Clasp
- Cartier-signed yellow gold deployant clasp
- Crown
- Sapphire cabochon
- Hands
- Blued-steel sword hands
- Maker
- Cartier
- Strap
- Brown alligator strap
- Dimensions
- 23mm x 31mm
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a rectangular gold case measuring 23mm by 31mm. The design incorporates integrated brancards that serve as the lugs. The case is described as retaining defined hallmarks and original factory proportions, indicating it has not undergone polishing. The white enamel dial features a black printed Roman numeral hour track and a perimeter railroad-style minute index. The dial bears the designation "Paris" at the bottom. Time is indicated by a pair of blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and the winding crown is topped with a sapphire cabochon.
- Visible features
- • Rectangular case with extended lug brancards • White enamel dial with railroad minute track • Sapphire-set winding crown • Deployant folding clasp signed Cartier
- Condition and Components
- The auction description reports that the watch displays normal signs of wear across its surface but remains free of significant damage. The dial is noted as being well-preserved with a slight, gentle patina. The watch is equipped with a brown alligator strap. The strap is paired with a period-correct yellow gold deployant clasp, which features a Cartier signature.
- Provenance and Classification
- The timepiece is attributed to the late 1960s. This period is identified by the vendor as the tail end of Cartier's operation as a family-owned brand. The model precedes the subsequent reference 78086. The Tank Louis Cartier, which the vendor notes was introduced in 1922, serves as the basis for this specific watch design.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber is not identified in the source
- Research required: Specific manufacture date within the 1960s is not verified