Cartier Tank Louis Extra Platte
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Tank Louis, known as the 'Extra Platte' or 'Extra-Slim', dates to the 1960s and features an 18k yellow gold case measuring 30 x 23 mm. The watch is powered by an ultra-thin manual wind Jaeger-LeCoultre movement.
The dial is white with painted black Roman numerals and a railroad-style minute track, paired with blued hands. A blue cabochon-topped winder is set into the side of the case. The watch is presented on its original leather strap and includes an original 18k gold folding clasp, which is engraved with inventory numbers. The auction description reports the watch has been serviced by their watchmaker. The serial number 516xx corresponds to the 1960s manufacture date.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tank wristwatch
- Clasp
- 18k gold folding clasp
- Case Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Serial Number
- 516xx
- Dial Signature
- Cartier
- Place recorded
- France
- Case Dimensions
- 30 x 23 mm
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
- Movement Manufacturer
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a rectangular 18k yellow gold case measuring 30 x 23 mm. The case design is characterized by its slim profile, aligning with the 'Extra-Plate' designation of the model. The winding crown is fitted with a blue cabochon, a consistent design feature for the model as stated in the source. The white dial displays painted black Roman numerals and a railroad-style minute track. Notably, the dial lacks a 'PARIS' signature, a condition the auction description indicates is accurate for the mid-1960s production era. Blued hands indicate the hours and minutes.
- Visible features
- • Blued hands • Railroad-style minute track on dial • Case back features serial number engraving • Blue cabochon-topped crown
- Provenance and Marks
- The watch is assigned the serial number 516xx, which the provided specifications link to production in the 1960s. The auction description reports that both the dial and the case are in very good condition.
- Movement and Components
- The timepiece is driven by a Jaeger-LeCoultre ultra-thin manual wind movement. The auction description reports that this movement has undergone a full service by their watchmaker to ensure operational condition. The watch is fitted with an original Cartier leather strap and an original 18k gold folding clasp. This clasp is marked with Cartier inventory numbers, indicating its original affiliation with the watch.
Identification
- Serial number
- 516xx
- 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: Exact year of production within the 1960s is not specified
- Research required: Serial number is partially obscured in the photographic record