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Cartier Lady Tank Louis 67117 - 18K Yellow Gold White Roman Dial

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A Paris-Signed Dial From The 1970s
The Cartier Tank was a solution to a design problem. Conceived in 1917, it imposed a clean, geometric order on the wristwatch at a time when cases were almost uniformly round. The design, with its vertical "brancards" echoing the tracks of a Renault tank, was so complete that it has remained fundamentally unchanged for over a century. This example, with its desirable "PARIS" signature at the six o'clock position, represents the purest expression of that original vision. It's a direct link to the piece that defined the dress watch for the entire twentieth century.
A Paris Dial In Yellow Gold
This example's configuration is what collectors seek. The dial is signed "PARIS," a detail that places it in a specific and highly regarded era of production. The 19mm case is executed in solid 18K yellow gold, preserving the classic, compact proportions of the original Tank Louis. This is not a modern, upsized interpretation. The watch is completed by its correct blued-steel sword hands and the signature sapphire cabochon crown, creating a cohesive and historically accurate presentation of Cartier's most important design.
Original Hands And Sapphire Crown
Overall, the watch presents in Very Good Vintage Condition, with honest wear consistent with its age. The white dial is clean, with crisp Roman numerals. The 18K yellow gold case shows light wear consistent with age. It's fitted to a burgundy leather strap. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
The Foundation Of A Collection
The Tank Louis occupies a space that no other watch can. For an emerging collection, it serves as an unimpeachable foundation of pure design. For an established one, it's the anchor of classicism that puts sportier or more complicated pieces into context. It doesn't compete for attention; it commands it through proportion and history. The daily act of winding the manual movement connects its owner directly to a century of horological tradition.
Key Specs
Reference: 67117
Model: Tank Louis
Era: 1970s
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Size: 19mm x 26mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Strap: Burgundy Leather Strap with Buckle
Dial: White Roman with Paris Signature
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 20g
SKU: 1832
Fit & Customization
We want your watch to fit the day it arrives, so its next chapter starts the moment you put it on, and that's why we offer:
  • Any two-piece strap swapped out and customized in the material, color, and length you want
  • Links added or removed on a metal bracelet
  • Integrated bracelets resized, which few dealers will take on
Contact us about the listing or your order and we'll take it from there.