Worn by Louis Cartier himself, the “Tank Louis Cartier” watch sets the standard to be upheld by all Tank watches. In contrast to the assertive choice of rectangular form and proud lines, the tops of the lugs were rounded, embodying the contribution made by Louis Cartier to the modern style later known as Art Deco.
The timepiece displays the hours, minutes and small seconds thanks to its manufacture manual winding mechanical movement, calibre 9622 MC. The mouvement is housed in a 18-carat pink gold 30 mm x 39.2 mm case, waterresistant to 30m, and equipped with sapphire crystal and case-back. The crown, beaded in 18-carat rose gold, is set with a blue sapphire cabochon. The watch is fitted with a brown alligator skin strap with a double adjustable folding buckle in 18-carat pink gold.
