Cartier Tank Louis 78086

A Rare, Vintage, Cartier Tank Louis Cartier "Paris Dial" 18ct Yellow Gold Wristwatch, circa 1970's

Description: Cartier , Tank Louis Cartier "Paris Dial" circa 1970's. "Paris" dial Cartier watches are highly sought after because they represent an era of Cartier’s watchmaking history associated with exclusivity, craftsmanship, and rarity from the maisons Paris workshop before relocating the watchmaking department to Switzerland. This example is from the era you would have found luminaries such as Yves Saint Laurent, Muhammad Ali and Andy Warhol wearing the same model. Warhol famously said - "I don’t wind my Cartier Tank; I wear it as a piece of jewellery." This well looked after example is presented in original working condition with a service requirement. Model: Tank Louis reference: 78086 Year: 1973 approximately Material: 18ct yellow gold, beaded crown set with cabochon blue stone, engraved case back "SKW" Case Dimensions: 23 mm x 30 mm rectangular case, 6.5 mm thickness Dial and Hands: White lacquered dial with Roman numeral markers, blued steel dagger hands Crystal: Curved acrylic crystal Calibre: Calibre 78-1, manual wind mechanical, 17 jewels (ETA caibre 2512-1 base) Bracelet/Strap: Cartier full grain alligator strap with 18ct gold deployant clasp Box/Papers: Service pouch All watches are sold "As Is". Webb's make no guarantee of the future working order of the watch or battery life, and watches may need to be serviced to improve accuracy. Generally, none of the watches have been tested for time keeping accuracy or running time, nor have any seals been tested on water-resistant watches. If they have been tested this is for indication purposes only and not guaranteed. Vintage watches may have been restored or repaired over the years, as such Webb's cannot guarantee that individual component parts are original or authentic.