Cartier Tank Palissandre de Rio 20611 Gold Plated Manual Wind 1970s

BRAND:                           Cartier

MODEL:                           Tank

CASE MATERIAL:            Gold-plated/rosewood

CASE MEASURES:          24.5 x 30 mm

MOVEMENT:                   Manual      

FUNCTIONS:                   Time

CONDITION:                    Fine

A wonderfully unconventional Cartier Tank Palissandre de Rio reference 20611 from the 1970s, combining the brand’s iconic rectangular silhouette with warm Brazilian rosewood case brancards and a matching dial, framed by a gold-plated case manufactured by Swiss case maker Uniroc. The rich grain of the wood gives each watch its own unique character, offering a striking departure from Cartier's more traditional designs.

The minimalist dial is adorned with applied Roman numerals at the quarter hours, matching gold sword hands, and the Cartier signature. Completing the design is the signature blue cabochon crown. Powered by the ETA caliber 2512 manual wind movement, the watch is fitted with a custom-made brown Crazy Horse leather strap and secured by its original Cartier gold-plated tang buckle. A beautifully preserved example of one of Cartier's most imaginative creations from the pre-Must era.

7 mm thick.

ETA caliber 2512, 17 jewels manual wind movement.

Sapphire crystal.

Custom made crazy horse leather strap, fits up to a 6 1/4 inch wrist.

Cartier gold plated tang buckle.

18mm lug width.

Modelled on 6 inch wrist.

ID 137510485891