Released in 1917, the Cartier Tank was designed by Louis Cartier after he was inspired by the shape of the Renault tanks he saw on the Western Front during WWI. Perhaps one of the most recognizable pieces of horological design to ever be created, the Tank’s rectangular shape, svelte proportions, and timeless aesthetic have enabled it to earn a top spot within the horological hall of fame. Amongst the plethora of models that belong to this iconic collection is perhaps the purest distillation of its design, the Tank Louis Cartier. True to the original, the Tank Louis Cartier features the same classical dial and rounded case sides called “brancards” that stretch to form its lugs as the watch Louis Cartier designed all those years ago, which spawned the now-legendary collection and all of its associated models such as the Tank Francaise, Tank Cintree and so on.

The watch is in overall very good condition. The white gold case has a number of surface scratches and marks. Gold hallmark is visible on the 3 o'clock side of the case. Caseback serial number and Cartier are deep and well defined, the "PARIS" on the dial is lightly worn but fully visible. There is light wear on the screw heads. The watch is fitted with a Swiss signed dial with secret signature at 7, that has been fitted at some point during a service. It has some light surface marks, and the blued hands are clean. There are some small chips on the crystal. The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap with an original Cartier white gold deployant clasp in excellent condition.

Perhaps one of the few truly timeless timepieces, the Tank Louis Cartier's aesthetic looks as fresh and modern as ever. Even with its over 100-year-old design, it still looks as contemporary as ever - that's not something a lot of watches can say.