{"product_id":"cartier-cpcp-collection-prive-tank-louis-ref-1600-in-yellow-gold-full-set","title":"Cartier CPCP \"Collection Prive\", Tank Louis ref 1600 in yellow gold,  full set","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaker: Cartier\u003cbr\u003eModel: Tank Louis in yellow gold from the Collection Privee Cartier Paris (CPCP), LM size\u003cbr\u003eReference: 1600\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1999\u003cbr\u003eDial: Original white guilloche dial , painted numerals, minute track, and blued steel hands. Early CPCP configuration without the central rosette motif.\u003cbr\u003eCase Material: Yellow Gold, crown set with blue sapphire cabochon\u003cbr\u003eCase Dimensions: 30mm length X 24mm width, thickness 10mm\u003cbr\u003eCrystal: Sapphire Crystal\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: Manual-wind Caliber 021 MC, based on the Frederique Piguet Caliber 21\u003cbr\u003eBracelet\/Strap: brown leather Cartier strap (worn condition) and original Cartier 18k yellow gold deployant buckle\u003cbr\u003eBox\/Papers: Full set with original CPCP mahogany wood box, red leather booklet holder, CPCP manual, and certificate of guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eIn 1917, Louis Cartier created the Tank, drawing inspiration from the Renault tanks used on the Western Front during the First World War. The watch’s distinctive design mirrors the form of those early military vehicles, with a rectangular case framed by vertical sidebars—known as \u003cem data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003ebrancards\u003c\/em\u003e—that integrate seamlessly with the strap. More than a century after its introduction, the Tank remains one of the most enduring designs in watchmaking. Long before the era of official brand ambassadors, it was already a favorite among cultural icons and tastemakers. Cartier continues to offer the Tank Louis Cartier within its modern lineup, a testament to the lasting elegance and relevance of this classic dress watch from the Parisian maison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eThe example offered here is a particularly desirable version: a yellow gold CPCP (Collection Privée Cartier Paris) Tank Louis. It is an early CPCP model distinguished by the absence of the central rosette motif on the dial. The 18k yellow gold case measures 30mm by 24mm—an elegant and well-balanced size that wears beautifully on the wrist. Powering the watch is the legendary Frederique Piguet Caliber 21, here finished and designated by Cartier as Caliber 021 MC, a refined manual-winding movement known for its slim profile and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eOverall, the watch remains in excellent condition. The case appears unpolished, retaining crisp hallmarks and engravings. The original white guilloché dial is clean and well preserved. There are some minor scratches on the crystal. The movement is in running condition. It is fitted with a brown leather Cartier strap in worn condition and the original 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2613\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe watch is offered as a complete set, including its original CPCP mahogany presentation box, red leather booklet holder, CPCP manual, and certificate of guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2613\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShips from Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Special Dial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53949098590483,"sku":null,"price":20500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/6765\/4419\/files\/DSC05166_272ab800-1537-4736-b992-39c1080bb5a3.jpg?v=1773577096","url":"https:\/\/specialdial.com\/products\/cartier-cpcp-collection-prive-tank-louis-ref-1600-in-yellow-gold-full-set","provider":"Special Dial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}