This watch is an extremely nice and rare example of the famous Cartier “Reversible” from the 1970s.
It is the small size one, equipped with the Jaeger-LeCoultre based calibre K 850.
It is in excellent condition, with an immaculate “Paris” signed dial.
Furthermore, it is fitted with its original solid gold Cartier folding clasp.
Note that the caseback has a personalized engraving.
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This watch is an extremely nice and rare example of the famous Cartier “Reversible” from the 1970s.
It is the small size one, equipped with the Jaeger-LeCoultre based calibre K 850.
It is in excellent condition, with an immaculate “Paris” signed dial.
Furthermore, it is fitted with its original solid gold Cartier folding clasp.
Note that the caseback has a personalized engraving.
Cartier introduced the Tank in 1917. The design of the Tank was inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks: Cartier took the look of this tank’s treads and applied it to the lugs, which were integrated via brancards into the case itself.
Plenty happened with Cartier and the Tank during the middle part of the twentieth century, and it would be impossible to write an exhaustive history of every Tank variation here.
The Tank Louis Cartier was introduced in 1922. This model was not immediately named after its maker, Louis Cartier. It was first named “Tank à Bords Arrondis”, but probably for simplification purposes, it was renamed Tank Louis Cartier or Tank LC in 1924. With its frank Art Deco appearance, handsomely-aged rectangular dial, crisp Roman numerals, and blued steel sword hands, this model is the benchmark for all Cartier Tank models.
When the terms “Reverso” or “Reversible” appear in a conversation, most would direct their vision to the iconic model from Jaeger LeCoultre. However, in 1930 Cartier developed and patented a similar system and named it the “Cabriolet Reverso” and later known as the “Basculante”.
Then, it was not until the 1970’s that Cartier introduced the “Reversible”, sometimes named “Tank Reversible”, like the present example.
This extremely rare model has been worn by many celebrities, and has been seen on the wrist of one of and if not the most accomplished and iconic French actor, Mr. Alain Delon.
The Cartier Reversible is definitely an icon of its own, and probably one of the most sought-after Tank models of all times.
It has been produced in both large size for men (“Grand Modèle”) and small size for ladies (“Petit Modèle”).
Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in 1847 in Paris. The Maison became rapidly popular with the Parisian high-society and the international elite. The grandson Louis, a major pillar in the development of the brand, opened the Cartier Boutique, Rue de la Paix in 1899. First renowned for jewelry, it started with wristwatches in 1904 with the Santos, an iconic model along with the mythic Tank in 1917. Master of design culture, Cartier has given birth to a multitude of unusual designs for its immediately-recognizable watches.
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