Cartier Tank Louis Watch

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Cartier tank louis watch. Cartier tank louis 18k electroplated watch 27mm x 21mm manual wind ladies unisex. Cartier tank louis watches the cartier watch known as the house of cartier was originally a jewelry boutique was founded in 1847 by louis francois cartier. Shop authorized cartier watch retailer w manufacturer warranty and 5 yr tourneau warranty. Designed and worn by louis cartier himself the tank louis cartier set the standard for all tank watches.

To embody louis cartier s contribution to modern style later known as art deco the tops of the lugs were rounded in contrast to the previously fashionable rectangular form and proud lines. Cartier tank louis vintage 20 6mm 18k yellow gold manual 5 085. Designed by louis cartier in 1916 the legendary tank watch is an icon of modern watchmaking. The tank was introduced in 1918 and entered full production in 1919 when a total of six pieces were built.

It was not long before the fine craftsmanship of louis cartier became recognized for superior quality and the standard for excellence of cartier. The tank is a line of watches made by cartier it was created by louis cartier in 1917 and inspired by the new renault tanks which cartier saw in use on the western front. Make offer cartier tank louis 18k electroplated watch 27mm x 21mm manual wind ladies unisex. Cartier tank louis cartier 2441 quartz men s watch 18k yellow.

The prototype watch was presented by cartier to general john pershing of the american expeditionary force. Cartier tank louis cartier jumbo xl automatique paris dial 10 555. Vintage cartier tank watch manual wind keeps accurate time. The company behind the tank watch cartier has existed since 1847 when it was founded by french jeweler louis françois cartier known for both its jewelry and watches the company is the preferred supplier of luxury.

It represents the perfect alliance between technical excellence and geometrical style. For over a century cartier has reinterpreted the tank while remaining faithful to louis cartier s original concept. Guy sie in 2017 the most iconic watch on the planet celebrated a full century of beguiling watch lovers around the world. In contrast to the assertive choice of rectangular form and proud lines the tops of the lugs were rounded embodying the contribution made by louis cartier to the modern style later known as art deco.