Cartier Tank Louis Ref. M2000 in Yellow Gold, circa 1990 – Perfect condition

An absolute icon of watch design, this 1990s Tank Louis Cartier in yellow gold embodies the essence of the rectangular watch created by Louis Cartier in 1917, inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks of the First World War.
The example on offer is striking for its excellent condition. The 23 mm x 30 mm 18-carat yellow gold case retains the classic proportions with rounded lugs characteristic of Louis Cartier's design. The original white dial, signed "SWISS" at 6 o'clock and bearing the secret Cartier signature at 7 o'clock, is superbly preserved - without stains, scratches or discoloration. The Roman numerals, the railway track, the blued steel sword hands and the beaded crown with its blue sapphire cabochon are perfect. The Cartier caliber 690 quartz movement offers absolute precision and everyday practicality. This watch is offered on its Cartier Made in France black alligator strap with a Cartier gold-plated pin buckle.
Over a century after its creation, the Tank remains the archetype of horological elegance – a truly timeless and unisex watch, here in a classic and desirable configuration, furthermore preserved in excellent condition.

When Louis Cartier designed the first Tank in 1917, he wasn't just creating a new watch—he was inventing an entirely new watch form. Inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks he observed on the battlefields of the Great War, the Tank transposed this industrial aesthetic into watchmaking: the vertical shafts evoked the tracks, the case represented the turret. This geometric vision broke with centuries of round watches. The example we are offering, produced in the 1990s, belongs to the purest lineage of this design.

The 23 mm x 30 mm 18-carat yellow gold case embodies the classic proportions of the Tank. These dimensions, perfect for a dress watch, allow the Tank Louis to slip elegantly under a shirt sleeve. Cartier's preferred material, 18-carat yellow gold, gives the watch the characteristic warmth that has seduced generations of collectors and celebrities, from Rudolph Valentino to Andy Warhol, from Jackie Kennedy to Lady Diana.

The original dial, signed “SWISS” at 6 o’clock and bearing the famous secret signature at 7 o’clock, is superbly preserved, without stains, scratches, losses or discolorations. The Roman numerals, the minute track and the blued steel sword hands follow the codes established since the end of the 1910s, creating this instantly recognizable visual harmony that makes the Tank one of the most identifiable watches in the world.

The caliber 690 quartz movement, developed by ETA for Cartier, represents the pragmatic choice of the time. Far from being a compromise, this ultra-thin movement preserves the Tank's characteristic finesse while offering absolute precision, daily ease (no need to wind the watch every morning!), and reliability. The beaded crown, adorned with its blue sapphire cabochon—a detail present since the first Tanks—adds a touch of color that subtly enlivens the whole and recalls the hands.

The Tank Louis Cartier has transcended the status of a simple watch to become a true cultural object. Worn by both men and women, it embodies the genderless elegance that characterizes Cartier's great creations. More than a century after its creation, the Tank remains astonishingly modern—proof that a truly visionary design never ages. The example we are offering, preserved in excellent condition, represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic watches in watchmaking history in a classic, timeless, and desirable configuration.

This Cartier Tank Louis Quartz is presented in excellent overall condition.
The 23 mm x 30 mm 18-carat yellow gold case retains the classic proportions and rounded lugs that characterize the Louis Cartier design, and has most certainly never been polished. The vertically brushed case back retains all of its original texture and the engravings are remarkably deep and crisp.
The original white dial, signed ‘SWISS’ at 6 o'clock and bearing the secret Cartier signature at 7 o'clock, is superbly preserved – without any stains, scratches or discoloration. The Roman numerals, the railway track, the blued steel sword hands and the beaded crown with its blue sapphire cabochon are all in perfect condition.
The Cartier calibre 690 quartz movement offers absolute precision and everyday practicality.
This watch is offered on its Cartier Made in France black alligator strap with a Cartier gold-plated pin buckle.

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