{"product_id":"1970s-cartier-tank-ladies-925-sterling-silver-gilt-mechanical-manual-wind-with-rare-black-roman-dial","title":"1970s Cartier Tank ladies 925 Sterling Silver Gilt Mechanical Manual Wind with rare black Roman Dial","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"personalnote\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis Watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic design doesn't get much better than this.  We have here a Rare Cartier Tank with a Fabulous Black dial with silver roman numerals, from the 1970s. The  Roman numerals sit outside the railway-style minute track and the dusted silver hands make for an easy read.  And of course, no Tank would be complete without Cartier's trademark cabochon winding crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vermeil case, which also known as silver gilt, or gold-plated sterling silver, measures 21mm and is a very comfortable wear on the wrist.  This smaller size makes it the perfect watch for ladies.  Inside the case is the Swiss\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emechanical manual wind\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ecaliber, fully serviced by us and running strongly. The watch comes on an High quality French made Brown genuine Lizard  style strap which we feel compliments the watch perfectly. Other straps can be available on request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/6187\/6838\/files\/DSC_5210_13f59c03-d383-49e2-b8df-8e657f9d1dd0_c87cc0e0-3fee-4842-8768-9c2e92cb92b9.png?v=1789508393\" alt=\"Cartier Tank watch with a gold-tone case, black dial, Roman numeral markers, and a brown leather strap with a blue cabochon accent on the crown.\" width=\"393\" height=\"185\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cartier tank mechanical watch 1980s black dial\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WVJgMNcmCnQ?si=xZnKzvohKaX4fV0f\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch a short product of a recently sold gents version here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Points\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pointsofmention\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Cartier Tank is over 100 years old and is still one of the most recognisable watch designs ever made.  It was inspired by the top view of the First World War Tanks, where the tracks ran around the body of the vehicle, and during an age where machines were inspiring design everywhere through design movement including Cubism, Bauhaus and de Stijl.  When it was first designed in 1919, the simple design followed Louis Cartier’s design codes from his earlier wristwatches; the railway-style minute tracking, Roman numerals, blue steel hands, the cabochon winding crown and, Cartier’s own invention, the deployment buckle.  It was also at this time that Edmond Jaeger designed the movements, which were made by LeCoultre.  In the 50 years since the first Cartier Tank was sold, only 6,000 were ever produced (6 were produced in the first year and 33 in the second), making Tanks from this age incredibly rare.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt wasn’t until 1976 that the in-house Must de Cartier Tank was launched, the first product in the in-house Must line.  These Tanks were made of vermeil, or silver gilt, which is gold-plated sterling silver.  This made the new line more affordable whilst still having the prestige of being made from a precious metal.  Various sizes, dial colours and finishes were then produced for both men and women.  The Must de Cartier line was faded out at the beginning of the 21st century. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eView our other Cartier watches \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/antiquewatchuk.co.uk\/collections\/shop-watches\/brand_cartier\" title=\"Cartier watches in stock\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE!\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with our extended 24 months, non-waterproof service cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"personalnote\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat we think\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartier Tanks have been worn by the greats throughout its lifetime including Fred Astaire, Jackie Kennedy, Michelle Obama and Princess Diana.  Andy Warhol famously said,  “I don’t wear a Tank to tell the time.  In fact, I never wind it. I wear a Tank because it’s the watch to wear.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are after a more statement piece Tank, This is for you. Cartier produced a limited number of black dial versions so it's indeed quite rare,.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specification\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec Stuff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference : \u003c\/strong\u003eTank Must De Mechanical 183490\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMechanical Manual Wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1971\/1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Age :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size : \u003c\/strong\u003e21mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLug to Lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLugs :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15mm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers : \u003c\/strong\u003eUnbranded presentation box \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase Material :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e 18ct Gold over Sterling Silver 925\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eService History :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58689642955126,"sku":"AWCCA3490","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/6187\/6838\/files\/DSC_5198.png?v=1789391576","url":"https:\/\/antiquewatchuk.co.uk\/products\/1970s-cartier-tank-ladies-925-sterling-silver-gilt-mechanical-manual-wind-with-rare-black-roman-dial","provider":"Antique Watch Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}