Cartier, Tank Louis, "Guilloché Dial", ca 2000.
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Case size: 23,5 x 30 mm
Material: 18K gold
Movement: manual, caliber 21 (Frederic Piguet 21)
Year: circa 2000
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Bracelet: leather strap, original buckle in 18K gold
Reference number: W1504856
Serial number: 16'007'609
Accompanied by: box
Wear due to age and use. Damaged dial (not visible when the dial is mounted in the case). Missing one case screw. Defect, in need of a service.
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Few timepieces have left as enduring a mark on watchmaking as the Cartier Tank. Conceived during the turbulent years of World War I and introduced between 1917 and 1919, the Tank emerged at a time when Europe was grappling with the aftermath of conflict and beginning its journey toward recovery. Louis Cartier, inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks used by French forces, translated the harsh realities of war into a design that would become a symbol of elegance and resilience.
The Tank’s distinctive rectangular case, with its elongated brancards and softened corners, echoes the silhouette of the military vehicle that inspired it. The dial’s radial minute track pays homage to the tank’s treads, while refined details like black Roman numerals, sword-shaped hands, and a sapphire cabochon crown elevate the watch from utilitarian roots to timeless sophistication. It’s a design that gracefully balances masculine structure with feminine refinement, making it universally admired across generations and genders.
This particular example, the Cartier Tank Louis from the 1990s, represents a purist’s take on the model. With a case width of 23.5 mm, it offers a slightly larger presence than earlier vintage versions, yet retains the understated charm that defines the Tank. Free from complications, the dial remains clean and focused—just hours and minutes, as it was originally intended. It’s a piece that captures the essence of Cartier’s design philosophy: beauty born from simplicity and history.