Cartier Yellow Gold Tank, London 1976
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank
Year: 1976
Material: 18k YG
Dial Color: Cream Dial with Roman Numerals
Dimensions: 23.5mm x 31mm
Watch Movement: Manual-Wind
Bracelet/Strap: Brown
Box/Paper: Watch Only
Condition: Excellent Condition with Very Minor Wear
SKU: 209124
What elevates this example further is its crystal. A sculptural square crystal rises dramatically from the case, its four sides gently cambered upward before resolving into a flat, elevated plateaurecalling the profile of a mesa. The effect is both architectural and fluid, lending the watch a distinctive sense of height and presence while softening the otherwise geometric form. It is a small but meaningful departure from the flatter crystals typically seen on Paris counterparts, and one that underscores the individuality of London production during this period.
Worn on a richly textured strap that echoes the tone of the case, the watch presents with an honesty and cohesion that feels entirely appropriate to its era. More than simply a Tank, this is a London Tankimbued with nuance, proportion, and a certain understated eccentricity that continues to distinguish these pieces among collectors today..
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