Cartier Tank Louis Mini Yellow Gold - c. 1990

Large watch and mini size

Description

A gold case, overflowing side stretchers, a railway-shaped minute scale, blue hands and a winding crown adorned with a pointed sapphire cabochon: all the codes of the Tank Louis Cartier are laid out. Immediately recognizable by its iconic design, this watch has lost none of its charm, particularly with its dimensions that make it a true jewel. It is elegant, practical, and very comfortable on the wrist. It will appeal to those who love small, discreet and dressy watches, particularly with its 18-carat yellow gold case paired with a black leather Cartier strap. Thanks to its white dial, it can be combined with the strap color of your choice, according to taste and season.

Why did Françoise choose it?

Françoise loves all types of Tank watches, whether classic, gem-set, in yellow gold, white gold, or even a mini version like this one. It's a watch we can't recommend highly enough.

With its dimensions, it's easy to pair this Tank Louis Mini with a piece of jewelry. You'd almost forget it was on your wrist if it weren't so essential, both from a historical and stylistic point of view. A watch that will never lose its value. It is, par excellence, the watch that we take pleasure in passing on. A piece that combines technique and aesthetics: functionality, elegance, and prowess are essential. The Tank "was brilliantly created to remain eternally contemporary." That's why we have complete confidence in it.

This Tank Louis Cartier is truly perfect for any occasion. A watch that's a pleasure to wear and look at. It's particularly well-suited to everyday life, perfect for work or an evening out, as it can be worn casually or elegantly.

History

It was in 1917 that the Tank watch, known as the Normale, appeared in honor of the heroes of the First World War and whose design was inspired by the first tanks. Five years later, the Tank Louis Cartier was designed, a model very similar to the first but with a more elongated dial and thinner, rounded stretchers. Several generations followed, retaining the same identity codes while adapting to new watchmaking technologies such as quartz. Many celebrities adopted it, such as Jackie Kennedy, Lady Diana, Alain Delon, Catherine Deneuve, Yves Saint-Laurent, Gary Cooper, Johnny Hallyday and Sophia Coppola, to name a few. Will you be next?