WHY WE CURATED IT:
We thought it’d be a while before another one of these popped up, but the law of attraction works in mysterious ways. If you missed out on the last tuxedo manual LM we had, here’s another chance! It’s thought that Cartier made accessible versions of the Tank Louis Cartier, the most iconic and classic dress watch ever, because everyone “Must” own a Tank (hence “Must de Cartier”). More affordable, but still in luxurious 925 silver with thick 20 micron gold plating. Over 90% are quartz, but this one’s manual, in this seldom-seen dial, with original box and buckle!
CONDITION:
8/10. Case is in good condition overall, with some hairlines, oxidisation and wear along the brancards but nothing we’d consider conspicuous on the wrist. Clear engravings/hallmarks on the caseback. Clean cabochon and hands, as is the crystal which appears to have been replaced. Lacquered dial is excellent with the roman numerals completely intact and only very slight spidering; a lot less than common for this vintage and almost imperceptible. Spidering is often appreciated as patina character, and indicates an original dial for this specific configuration. Included original Cartier buckle has minor hairlines and aftermarket strap is barely used. Movement in very good health with to-spec power reserve and accurate to ±20 secs/day.
DIMENSIONS:
23.5mm width excl. crownC
31mm length incl. lugs
6.9mm thick
17mm lug width
Dial width ~16.5mm
Wrist in photos 15.8cm in circumference
CRYSTAL:
Mineral glass
CASE:
Silver, 20 micron gold-plating
CASEBACK:
Case-side screws
WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, per vintage watches
STRAP:
Used aftermarket black alligator leather and original Cartier pin buckle (14mm).
CALIBRE:
Cartier Cal. 78-1 (ETA 2512 base), manual-winding 2-hander
COMES WITH:
Watch, aftermarket strap, original Cartier buckle and original Cartier box
PRICE:
MYR9,500
TERMS OF SALE:
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