Cartier - A vermeil 'Les must de Cartier' 'Tank' wristwatch, circa 1990, the signed rectangular parchment coloured dial with black Roman numerals, chemin de fer chapter ring and blued sword shaped hands, the signed 17 jewel mechanical crown wind movement calibre 78-1, the crown with synthetic sapphire cabochon end stone, case number 3 247388, signed to the reverse and with Swiss marks for Sterling silver, to a signed brown lizard grain strap with pin buckle
Other Notes: The 'Tank' was created by Louis Cartier in 1917, introduced in 1918, and entered full production in 1919. Its lines and proportions are similar to those of tanks found on First World War battlefields and its strap is seamlessly integrated into vertical sidebars called "brancards". The 'Tank' has become one of the most highly coveted and copied wristwatches of all time, and has been worn by Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, and Yves Saint Laurent, amongst many others.
Gold plating wearing to the corners, case a little scratched and dented to be expected with a watch of this age