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Vintage Cartier Tank Quartz 18K Electroplated Case Rare Red Dial Watch

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Here's a vintage Cartier tank \"must de\" quartz with a rare maroon red dial from the late 70s, early 80s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 23x30mm case size and 18mm lug width. It's on a beige textured leather strap (Made in Italy). 18K electroplated gold case. Time only. There is chipping on the top left corner of the dial, as seen in the photos. The red colored dial and its crystal are spotless and free of any scratches or marks. This piece makes a great dress watch for both men and women. It's hard to find this red color is hard to find. The color of the gold on the case has remained in tact and in great condition. All parts are original including the crown, caseback, dial, and movement. Both the dial and case are in great cosmetic, untouched condition.

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History

Louis Cartier designed the Tank in 1917, inspired by the aerial view of a Renault FT tank on the Western Front — its parallel "rails" mimicking the tracks, its rectangular body echoing the vehicle's profile. The watch was introduced in 1919 and immediately claimed its place as one of the most significant case designs in watchmaking history.

The Tank has never gone out of production, and its list of admirers reads like a century of cultural history: Jackie Kennedy, Andy Warhol, Princess Diana, Yves Saint Laurent. It is the watch of the intelligentsia, the creative, the quietly powerful.

The Tank Must — introduced in the 1970s in vermeil (gold-plated silver) — democratized the design, bringing the silhouette to a new generation. The Tank Louis Cartier in 18-karat gold represents the elevated end. The Tank Solo in stainless steel is the accessible entry point. All three carry the same essential idea: that a rectangle of precious metal can be more beautiful than any complication.