Cartier Tank Louis On Wrist

The prototype watch was presented by cartier to general john pershing of the american expeditionary force.

Cartier tank louis on wrist.

When creating the timepiece cartier drew inspiration from the renault tanks that he saw on the western front. An icon was born. However no less significant was the fifth watch that louis cartier created the tank of 1917 which became both cartier s most extensive collection with the largest variety of models and its most popular. Louis cartier designed the original tank in the year 1917 as a gift for general john pershing of the american expeditionary force two years before it hit the public marketplace.

Worn by louis cartier himself the tank louis cartier watch sets the standard to be upheld by all tank watches. The tank watch was first introduced in 1917 hence this year s centenary celebration. It became the jewel in the crown of the entire watch. Louis cartier designed the tank in 1917.

The cartier santos dumont known as cartier s first wristwatch is the watch that brought the brand horological fame and recognition. Looking at pictures of alberto in newspapers the public asked what is that strapped to his wrist the answer was a watch. 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. In 1953 jfk married jacqueline bouvier and four years later she gifted him a cartier wristwatch as an anniversary gift.

Alberto was a celebrity throughout europe and with his flamboyant personality his cartier watch became equally famous. Cartier tank solo xl w5200028 men s automatic watch stainless steel silver dial. Make offer cartier tank louis 2441 men s quartz watch 18k yellow gold off white dial 26mm. The tank was introduced in 1918 and entered full production in 1919 when a total of six pieces were built.

With its smoother and rounder lines it followed the tank normale in 1919 and it was the second tank that cartier ever launched. It was an 18 karat gold louis cartier tank inscribed with his initials and family arms as well as the couple s wedding date. Tank louis cartier watch small model manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding caliber 8971 mc. This is the same watch on his wrist the day he was assassinated in 1963.

Louis cartier made a watch for his friend alberto santos dumont who wore it every time he flew. The cartier tank louis cartier or the lc tank as collectors and connoisseurs like to refer to it. Case in 18k pink gold beaded crown set with a sapphire cabochon silvered beaded dial blued steel sword shaped hands mineral crystal strap in shiny brown alligator skin ardillon buckle in 18k pink gold.