Technical Details & Model History

• Case: 18 kt yellow gold, 28 × 35 mm
• Movement: automatic Cartier caliber 2670
• Dial: original "Paris" dial with Roman numerals
• Crystal: mineral crystal
• Strap: black crocodile leather strap
• Buckle: original Cartier 18 kt yellow gold deployant clasp
• Reference: 17002
• Period of production: 1970s
• Accessories: complete with original vintage Cartier box
• Condition: excellent, magnificently preserved

Key Features

• Extremely rare Cartier Tank Louis XL Jumbo ref. 17002
• Impressive 18 kt yellow gold case in the highly desirable 28 × 35 mm Jumbo size
• Highly sought-after "Paris" dial, an iconic hallmark of vintage Cartier production
• Powered by the automatic Cartier caliber 2670, an uncommon and especially desirable feature for a Tank Louis of this era
• Complete with its original 18 kt yellow gold deployant clasp and vintage Cartier presentation box

Historical Context

The Cartier Tank Louis, conceived as the refined evolution of the original Tank designed by Louis Cartier, is regarded as one of the greatest icons in both watchmaking and 20th-century design. During the 1970s, Cartier produced a limited number of oversized versions, now commonly referred to by collectors as the XL Jumbo, making them among the rarest Tank models ever manufactured. Reference 17002, equipped with an automatic movement, the coveted "Paris" dial and an 18 kt yellow gold case, is one of the most desirable configurations within the series. Its exceptional state of preservation, together with the original vintage Cartier box and gold deployant clasp, makes this a truly outstanding collector's piece.