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1970s Cartier Tank Louis Ladies' Watch

Partially verified

This Cartier Tank watch is a manually wound timepiece from the 1970s. The watch features an 18k yellow gold case measuring 24mm by 27mm with a 7mm thickness. It is fitted with an original white porcelain dial signed 'PARIS', featuring Roman numerals and an inner railroad minute track, paired with original blued steel hands. The case retains its original sapphire cabochon crown and 18k yellow gold screws. The movement is manually wound. The watch is accompanied by an original leather strap secured by a matching 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp. According to the auction description, the watch functions and keeps time, though its previous service history is unknown. The case is described as unpolished, exhibiting signs of light wear, while the dial remains free of cracking or degradation.

Frontal view of the 1970s Cartier Tank showing the white porcelain dial, blued steel hands, and 18k yellow gold case.
Frontal view of the 1970s Cartier Tank showing the white porcelain dial, blued steel hands, and 18k yellow gold case. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
CTRPTL-1
Source-reported date
1970s
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
780XXXXXXX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet

The watch is housed in an 18k yellow gold case measuring 24mm by 27mm, with a thickness of 7mm. The auction description reports the case remains unpolished, showing signs of use consistent with its age. It retains its original 18k yellow gold screws and is fitted with its original sapphire cabochon-set crown.

The piece is presented on an original Cartier crocodile leather strap. This is secured by an 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp, which is noted as original to the watch.

Evidence for this section
  • “The wonderful 18K yellow gold case remains unpolished, showing honest wear from light use. The case retains its original 18K yellow gold screws and its original sapphire cabochon crown.”
  • “is on an original Carter croc strap and retains it's matching 18k yellow gold Cartier deployment clasp.”

Dial and Hands

The timepiece features a white porcelain dial marked with the signature 'PARIS'. The dial displays a classic layout with Roman numerals and an inner railroad-style minute track. The condition of the dial is reported as excellent, with no evidence of cracking or degradation.

The time is indicated by a pair of blued steel hands. These hands are described as original to the watch and remain in excellent condition, showing no signs of oxidation or corrosion.

Evidence for this section
  • “The beautiful and original "Paris" signed white porcelain dial with its Roman numerals and inner railroad minute track remains in excellent condition showing no cracking or degradation.”
  • “The original blued steel hands remain in excellent condition as well showing no oxidation or corrosion.”

Condition and Functionality

The watch is described as being in well-preserved condition. The caseback remains intact with its original engravings and hallmarks legible. According to the auction listing, the watch is currently functioning and keeping time.

The seller notes that the previous service history of the watch is unknown. No further technical details regarding the movement mechanics or calibration are provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “The caseback remains in excellent condition with engravings and hallmarks intact and legible.”
  • “Watch is functioning and keeping time perfectly, previous service history is unknown.”

Open research questions

  • What is the complete serial number for archival identification?
  • Does the movement caliber match production specifications for this specific reference period?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 1970s Cartier Tank Louis Ladies' Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
BrandCartier“Brand Cartier”
Material18k Yellow Gold“Material 18k Yellow Gold”
Serial780XXXXXXX“Serial 780XXXXXXX”
Dimensions24mm x 27mm; 7mm thickness“24mm x 27mm; 7mm thickness”
DialWhite "Paris" signed porcelain“original PARIS signed porcelain dial”
MovementManually wound“manually wound Cartier Tank”
Clasp18k yellow gold deployant“retains it's matching 18k yellow gold Cartier deployment clasp”

Visible details

  • Original blued steel hands
  • Sapphire cabochon crown
  • 18k gold screws visible on the case
  • Porcelain dial with 'PARIS' signature

Research qualifications

  • Previous service history is unknown
  • Full serial number is partially redacted in source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی زنانه Cartier Tank متعلق به دهه ۱۹۷۰ از طلای زرد ۱۸ عیار

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record b7279ba44f

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