Cartier Tank Louis On Wrist

An icon was born.

Cartier tank louis on wrist.

That original watch was a rectangular watch nearly square like its cousin the santos with large rails sometimes called brancards the french for stretcher on either side of the roman numeral dial and a design that was at the time unlike anything else out there. When creating the timepiece cartier drew inspiration from the renault tanks that he saw on the western front. 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. Worn by louis cartier himself the tank louis cartier watch sets the standard to be upheld by all tank watches.

In 1953 jfk married jacqueline bouvier and four years later she gifted him a cartier wristwatch as an anniversary gift. The cartier santos dumont known as cartier s first wristwatch is the watch that brought the brand horological fame and recognition. The tank was introduced in 1918 and entered full production in 1919 when a total of six pieces were built. 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.

Cartier tank louis 2441 men s quartz watch 18k yellow gold off white dial 26mm. 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 made a watch for his friend alberto santos dumont who wore it every time he flew. Alberto was a celebrity throughout europe and with his flamboyant personality his cartier watch became equally famous.

The tank watch was first introduced in 1917 hence this year s centenary celebration. Louis cartier designed the tank in 1917. This is the same watch on his wrist the day he was assassinated in 1963. Make offer cartier tank louis 2441 men s quartz watch 18k yellow gold off white dial 26mm.

With its smoother and rounder lines it followed the tank normale in 1919 and it was the second tank that cartier ever launched. The prototype watch was presented by cartier to general john pershing of the american expeditionary force. The cartier tank louis cartier or the lc tank as collectors and connoisseurs like to refer to it. It became the jewel in the crown of the entire watch.

Looking at pictures of alberto in newspapers the public asked what is that strapped to his wrist the answer was a watch. Cartier tank solo xl w5200028 men s automatic watch stainless steel silver dial. The tank is a line of watches made by cartier it was created by louis cartier in 1917 and inspired by the new renault tanks which cartier saw in use on the western front.