This specific Cartier Tank Must De Cartier Ref. 590005 is from the 1990's and is in excellent condition. The width measures 23mm which will suit male and female wrists. It comes on a brand new aftermarket black leather strap with it's original Cartier buckle, and also comes with its original Cartier brown leather strap. The sapphire crown winds well and sits subtly at 3 o'clock. We've placed this watch's approximate year of production within the 1990's.
Cartier Tank History:
One of the most recognisable and well sought after watches. Throughout history there have been many famous Cartier Tank owners from Muhammed Ali, Andy Warhol, Princess Diana and Jacquie Kennedy. Today the Cartier Tank is one of the must have dress watches in someone's collection be it male or female.
Louis Cartier invented the Cartier Tank in 1917. Known today as the brands most iconic watch. The name and design derived from the Renault FT-17, a French tank that was used in combat throughout World War One. Using rectangular and square lines as the shape of the watch it keeps a relatively slim profile. Art deco inspired Roman numerals slant well onto the dial.