Cartier Tank Louis Extra Thin in 18K Gold

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CIRCA: 1980s
REF.: 1741
SERIAL: 960654559
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 24 mm x 30 mm
DIAL: White glossy dial with printed Roman numeral hour markers
BRACELET MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 6-5/8 inches, 7-1/8 inches with extra links (included)
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
CALIBER: F. Piguet Cal 21
The Cartier Tank Louis is one of the most important wristwatches of the 20th century. Inspired by the plan view of a WWI Renault tank, the Louis is one of the truest to the original style. The present example is an ultra thin, with the superb Piguet movement and a fabulous Cartier beads of rice bracelet. Accompanied by Cartier pouch, international guarantee certificate, a copy of service order receipt and extra links.

PROPERTY OF A GEORGIA GENTLEMAN
Condition Report: Dial is in excellent condition, with some spider webbing. Case is in excellent condition, with micro scratches throughout. Movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that there is no guarantee on the future working of the movement. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition.

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