
Tank Louis Cartier watch
Tank Louis Cartier watch, small model, quartz movement. Yellow gold 750/1000 case, beaded crown set with a sapphire cabochon, silver-grained dial, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, mineral crystal, alligator-skin strap yellow gold 750/1000 ardillon buckle. Case dimensions: 29.5 mm x 22 mm, thickness: 6.35 mm. Water-resistant to 30 meters/100 feet.
Worn by Louis Cartier himself, the “Tank Louis Cartier” watch sets the standard for all Tank watches. To embody Louis Cartier's contribution to “modern style”, later known as Art Deco, the tops of the lugs were rounded in contrast to the previously fashionable rectangular form and proud lines.
