Cartier, Paris. A fine and unusual 18k yellow gold rectangular mechanical wristwatch Y
Tank Louis, Ref.78086, Case No.4234, made circa 1974
£5,796
Auction: 21 November 2024 from 14:00 GMT
Description
Cal.2512, mechanical 17 jewel movement, white dial with black Roman numerals, inner minute track, blued steel hands, 18k yellow gold rectangular case secured by 4 gold screws numbered to the reverse, cabochon set winding crown, 18k yellow gold buckle. Case, dial and movement signed.
Dimensions
Dim. 23.5 x 30mm.
Footnote
Careful research of the Tank Louis model, introduced in 1973, identifies several variations. The reference can be found with three distinct features to the dial and crown. Mk1 dial with flat A on the Cartier signature, Mk2 with pointed A and Mk3, the most common type found, with flat A and Cartier signature within the 7 numeral. Similarly, minor variations can be found on the crown, Mk1 with a long pointed cabochon, Mk2 with slightly shorter cabochon and Mk3 with a significantly shorter and rounded cabochon. This example, offered in excellent original condition from the original owner, retains the correct Mk2 dial and Mk2 crown with crisp numbers to the reverse and gold stamp still visible to the case.
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