Technical Details & Model History

• Case: Tank Louis Cartier case in 18k yellow gold, dimensions 23.5 mm x 30 mm
• Movement: manual-winding Frédéric Piguet caliber 21
• Dial: original Cartier dial with Roman numerals and chemin de fer minute track
• Crystal: sapphire crystal
• Strap: original black lizard leather strap
• Deployant clasp: original Cartier 18k yellow gold deployant
• Reference: 1600
• Year: 1997
• Accessories: complete with original box, documentation, outer box bearing the watch details, and original price tag showing the retail price in Italian Lire
• Condition: exceptional, acquired from the original owner

Key Features

• Iconic Cartier Tank Louis, the most elegant and representative model of the Tank collection
• Frédéric Piguet caliber 21, one of the finest ultra-thin movements of its era
• Classic and timeless 18k yellow gold case
• Remarkably complete set, including the rare original outer box displaying the watch details
• Original price tag in Italian Lire, an exceptionally rare surviving detail
• Single-owner example preserved in outstanding condition

Historical Context

The Tank Louis Cartier represents the most refined evolution of the legendary Tank, originally created by Cartier in 1917. The reference 1600, produced during the 1990s, preserves all the characteristics that have made this model one of the undisputed icons of elegant watchmaking: perfect proportions, an 18k yellow gold case, and a high-quality mechanical movement. This 1997 example, coming directly from its original owner and accompanied by an extraordinarily complete set of accessories, including its original outer box and price tag, represents a rare opportunity for collectors seeking originality, provenance, and exceptional preservation.