Tank Louis Cartier Watch Small Model, Hand-Wound Mechanical Movement, Rose Gold, Leather

Tank Louis de Cartier in 18ct rose gold Timeless aesthetics – an iconic silhouette for over a century Small model – 29. 5mm x 22mm 18ct case with silvered beaded dial Rose gold crown set with a striking sapphire cabochon Calibre 8971MC mechanical movement, hand-wound TANK LOUIS CARTIER Worn by Louis Cartier himself, the Tank wristwatch is a true classic in the world of fine watchmaking, debuting in 1919 and immediately establishing itself as a design icon. Inspired by the aerial silhouettes of combat vehicles, the Tank followed a design trajectory of modifying the circular watch face and integrating it into the line of the bracelet. The result was an avant garde icon of clean lines and striking aesthetics paired with the famed Cartier elegance. From that inspiring, art deco original, the Cartier Tank watch design has evolved over time, adopting a variety of guises, all unmistakeably Cartier. This small model is based on the initial 1921 design revision, which slightly lengthened the case and became known as the Tank LC, or Tank Louis Cartier. TIMELESS AESTHETICS The classic stylings of this model evoke the original, an icon of the artistic and cultural avant-garde, with the rose gold case and bold Roman numeral hour markers. Paired with a deep brown alligator strap with a shiny finish, the result is a truly timeless aesthetic achievement – an icon of modern design over a century ago and remaining so today. This mechanical timepiece features a silvered beaded dial, the muted tones of which allow the blued-steel sword hands, crown-set sapphire and the 18ct rose gold case to shine. For an added dose of practicality for the perfect dress watch, the timepiece is water resistant to 30 metres.