{"product_id":"1975-cartier-tank-palissandre-de-rio-20611-brazilian-rosewood-vermeil","title":"1975 Cartier Tank Palissandre de Rio 20611 - Brazilian Rosewood \u0026 Vermeil","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Organic Departure From The Norm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn the mid-1970s, during a period of bold design experimentation, Cartier created one of the most unusual and daring iterations of its most iconic watch. The Tank Palissandre de Rio was a short-lived project, produced for only about a year between 1975 and 1976. By cladding the classic Tank form in Brazilian Rosewood, Cartier broke from its own convention of using precious metals, creating a watch that was warm, organic, and entirely unexpected. With a total production of only 3,000 pieces, it remains one of the rarest Tank references ever made.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definition Of Unconventional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe design's unconventional nature is defined by its materials. The use of vermeil, or gold-plated metal, is paired with panels of rich Brazilian Rosewood along the case sides and across the entire dial. This was a radical departure for Cartier, which had built its reputation on precious metals and stones. The natural grain of the wood ensures that no two examples are exactly alike, giving each piece a unique character. This reference stands apart from the entire Tank lineage, making it a definitive choice for a collector who appreciates the brand's more adventurous side.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Honest Example From A Daring Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Brazilian Rosewood dial and case panels are well-preserved, showcasing the deep, natural grain of the wood. The vermeil case is in good condition, consistent with a watch from this period. It is fitted on a leather strap with its original Cartier buckle, completing the authentic presentation of this rare and short-lived reference. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor The Collector Who Has Seen It All\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is not the standard Tank that everyone recognizes. It is a specific and intentional choice for someone who understands the deeper history of Cartier and wants a watch that tells a different story. It is a conversation piece that sidesteps the typical formality of the model in favor of something more artistic and experimental. The daily ritual of winding the manual movement creates a direct connection to a unique chapter in the brand's history, a moment when Cartier proved it could look beyond its own traditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20611\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank Palissandre de Rio\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 X 30mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Rosewood, Vermeil\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather with Original Buckle\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vermeil, Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1240\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55287955063075,"sku":"11240","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF7970_1180ecda-e3f9-4cef-a3e7-f5ef34597100.jpg?v=1782751397","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1975-cartier-tank-palissandre-de-rio-20611-brazilian-rosewood-vermeil","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}