{"product_id":"lady-cartier-tank-louis-78086-18k-yellow-gold-mkiii-dial","title":"Lady Cartier Tank Louis 78086 - 18K Yellow Gold MKIII Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Dress Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Tank Louis is not just a watch, it is the blueprint for the elegant dress watch. Designed by Louis Cartier himself and inspired by the geometry of Renault tanks, its form has remained a pillar of design for over a century. This example, crafted from 18k yellow gold in the 1970s, represents the purest expression of the form. This one was sold through Cartier's New York branch, from the period when the New York, Paris, and London houses operated with a degree of independence and watches from each location took on a distinct character.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA New York Dial With Collector Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example features a \"MKIII\" dial, a variation recognised by collectors for its specific font style, and one that marks this out as a piece for those who appreciate the finer points of the brand's history. The classic white Roman dial is perfectly preserved, with sharp black printing and the signature blued-steel sword hands providing a crisp, legible contrast.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent And Unpolished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis Tank Louis is in excellent, unpolished condition. The 18k yellow gold case retains its original lines and proportions, showing only light, honest wear. The white lacquer dial is perfect and uncracked, a crucial condition point for vintage Cartier. Its iconic blued hands are clean and correct. 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\u003cstrong\u003eAn Enduring And Essential Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Tank works because its design is absolute. It is the rare watch that is both historically significant and effortlessly wearable in any modern context. This example, with its manual-wind movement, offers a tangible connection to the daily ritual of watch ownership. Winding it each morning is a quiet moment that reinforces the bond between the owner and the object. It is a foundational piece for any collection and a final word in understated style.\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 78086\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank Louis\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23x30mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Leather\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Roman (MKIII)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1633\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55540547748131,"sku":"11633","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF3859.jpg?v=1788207778","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/lady-cartier-tank-louis-78086-18k-yellow-gold-mkiii-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}