Vintage Cartier Tank Louis 78086 - Paris Dial w/ deployment buckle

     A vintage Cartier Tank Louis with a desirable 'Paris' dial. This example was originally produced in Switzerland and retailed in France in the 1970s. It is being offered with it's original 18kt yellow gold deployment buckle. It's case measures 23x30mm and was considered the men's size at the time. In my humble opinion it can easily be worn by either gender and looks fantastic no matter the occasion. It's one thing for a design to remain relatively unchanged for over 100 years. To stay relevant that entire time? That says something.

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Cartier

MODEL: Tank Louis

REFERENCE: 78086

SERIAL: 78086xxxx

YEAR: 1978

DIAL: The original, lacquered, white enamel dial is in great shape. The lacquer appears to be have no faint cracking or "spidering". This dial is referred to as a "Paris Dial" referring to the denotation below the 6 o'clock roman numeral.  

CASE: 23mm  width x 30mm height solid 18kt yellow gold. The case has been previously polished in the past. These case dimensions is the vintage "mens" size however could easily be worn by woman as well. It presents with wear commensurate for its age. It is completed by its original blue sapphire cabochon crown. The specific crown is more uncommon due to slightly elongated size giving the watch slightly more character and increased presence on the wrist. 

MOVEMENT: Cartier caliber 78-1. The service history is unknown. The watch is currently gaining 17 seconds per day and has an amplitude of 283. The movement can be serviced for approximately $325 + parts (if needed.) If the watch is serviced it will come with a 1 year warranty.

BRACELET/STRAP: The watch is paired on a Cartier strap that currently fits approximately up to a 7 and quarter inch wrist and is paired to an 18kt solid gold deployment buckle. There is no microadjustment with these buckles which requires the owner to get a strap custom made to fit their specific wrist should this strap not fit. 

ACCESSORIES: Original solid 18kt yellow gold Cartier deployment buckle and Cartier strap made in France. 

BOX/PAPERS: No. 

WARRANTY: None unless the watch is serviced first. 

BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $7,200 shipped.