Vintage and ready to wear! This Tank Louis features the rare “Mark 1” Dial, identified by Hodinkee and others as the rarest of the 1970s Tank Louis dials and features both a flattened “A” in the Cartier signature on the dial and an elongated sapphire cabochon. This watch is likely a pre-consolidation model from the Cartier New York boutique, which is said to have released a number of tanks without caseback serials.
This watch comes in the smaller 20x28 case which is best for a wrist 6.25” or below.
The wind-up 78X movement is currently functioning with the last service dated March of 2023.
The black strap and gold-plated buckle are both aftermarket.
While there is little to no “spidering” of the dial observable on this watch, please note there are several spots on the left and bottom sides of the dial due to standard age and wear.
Details:
Cartier Tank Louis
Mark 1 Dial (Rarest of the 70s LCs)
Mechanical 78X Movement
20x28mm YG Case
Est. Early to Mid-1970s
Vintage and ready to wear! This Tank Louis features the rare “Mark 1” Dial, identified by Hodinkee and others as the rarest of the 1970s Tank Louis dials and features both a flattened “A” in the Cartier signature on the dial and an elongated sapphire cabochon. This watch is likely a pre-consolidation model from the Cartier New York boutique, which is said to have released a number of tanks without caseback serials.
This watch comes in the smaller 20x28 case which is best for a wrist 6.25” or below.
The wind-up 78X movement is currently functioning with the last service dated March of 2023.
The black strap and gold-plated buckle are both aftermarket.
While there is little to no “spidering” of the dial observable on this watch, please note there are several spots on the left and bottom sides of the dial due to standard age and wear.
Details:
Cartier Tank Louis
Mark 1 Dial (Rarest of the 70s LCs)
Mechanical 78X Movement
20x28mm YG Case
Est. Early to Mid-1970s
