Cartier Tank Louis, late 1960s
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 1960s
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Tank Louis wristwatch dates to the late 1960s and features a rectangular gold case measuring 23mm x 31mm. The watch is defined by its characteristic brancards, which function as the lugs for the strap.
The dial is white enamel and is signed "France" at the six o'clock position. It displays black printed Roman numerals and a central minute track. The watch is equipped with blued-steel sword-shaped hands and a crown set with a sapphire cabochon. The piece is paired with a brown leather strap, which attaches via a yellow gold Cartier-signed deployant clasp. According to the auction description, the watch exhibits normal signs of wear consistent with its age and is free from major damage.
The vendor notes that the "France" signature on the dial and case back identifies this as a specific execution intended for the United States market.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- late 1960s
- Type
- Tank Louis Cartier
- Clasp
- Cartier signed yellow gold deployant clasp
- Crown
- Sapphire cabochon
- Maker
- Cartier
- Dial markings
- France
- Place recorded
- France
- Case dimensions
- 23mm x 31mm
- Country of origin
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a rectangular gold case measuring 23mm by 31mm. The design utilizes the brancards as the integrated lugs for the leather strap attachment. The overall condition is described by the vendor as showing normal signs of wear with no major damage present. The dial is composed of white enamel and displays black printed Roman numeral hour markers alongside a central minute track. It is signed with the word 'France' at the bottom. Time is displayed via blued-steel sword-style hands, and the winding crown at the 3 o'clock position is inset with a sapphire cabochon.
- Condition Report
- The auction description reports that the watch displays normal signs of wear commensurate with its age. It is described as being free from any significant damage to the exterior components. The dial is noted for having a gentle patina, and the black printed text is described as excellent. The case maintains its original factory proportions, and the hallmarks and engravings are described as clear and defined.
- Visible features
- • Sapphire cabochon set in the winding crown at the 3 o'clock position. • White enamel dial featuring black Roman numeral indices and a minute track. • Blued-steel sword-shaped handset. • Tan textured leather strap with white contrast stitching.
- Market and Origins
- According to the vendor, this specific example was originally intended for the United States market. This market designation is indicated by the presence of the 'France' signature on the dial as well as the 'Made In France' marking found on the reverse side of the watch case. The piece is associated with the historical development of the Tank model, which the vendor dates back to the 1922 introduction of the Tank Louis Cartier iteration. The watch is supplied with a period-correct, Cartier-signed yellow gold deployant clasp.
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: The dating to the 'late 1960s' is an estimate provided by the vendor.
- Research required: The internal movement condition and specifications are not documented in the provided source.