Cartier Tank Incurvé Paris

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REF 52409
Manual-winding
26 MM
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SKU AS09122
Article Number 40950239
ref 52409
case size 26 MM
movement Manual-winding
approximate age 1960s
dial color White
material Yellow Gold
style Dress
category Vintage
lug width 16 MM
Includes Includes brown aftermarket deerskin leather strap with signed yellow gold deployant clasp.
overall condition Case is in excellent condition throughout with crisp engravings and hallmarks, normal signs of wear from use and age. Dial is in outstanding condition. Strap shows light wear.
REF 52409
Manual-winding
26 MM
– Show less
SKU AS09122
Article Number 40950239
ref 52409
case size 26 MM
movement Manual-winding
approximate age 1960s
dial color White
material Yellow Gold
style Dress
category Vintage
lug width 16 MM
Includes Includes brown aftermarket deerskin leather strap with signed yellow gold deployant clasp.
overall condition Case is in excellent condition throughout with crisp engravings and hallmarks, normal signs of wear from use and age. Dial is in outstanding condition. Strap shows light wear.

Why We Love it

In addition to being one of the most prestigious jewelry houses in the world, Cartier has a rich history of creating important -and absolutely stunning - timepieces. 

From the historic Cartier Santos to the iconic Tank Louis, the celebrated maison has been responsible for creating some of the most important and most elegant watches in history.

This elegant yellow gold Cartier dress piece from the 1960s— known as an Incurvé  – is a perfect example of the maison’s ability to create perfectly balanced timepieces which are striking in their simplicity. It features a 26mm x 33mm yellow gold case with a rounded bezel, a set of cleverly hidden lugs which gives the case an uninterrupted presence, and the brand’s signature cabochon crown. The stunning Paris-signed silvered ivory dial features a fine eggshell texture and clean printed ‘Roman’ indices, an inner minute track, and a lovely blued steel handset.

A study in chic simplicity — this slim gold dress piece is sure to impress anyone who catches a glimpse as it peeks out from under the cuff of a finely tailored sleeve.

Brand Story

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Despite being a purveyor of haute joaillerie, Cartier has had a long tradition of making watches.

It started in 1907, when founder Louis Cartier made what was arguably the very first wristwatch for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont. In the following years, the brand made a name for itself with its most famous wristwatch, the Tank, in all its multitudinous forms.

Cartier introduced the Tank in 1917, with a run of six pieces - given, or so the legend goes, to American General Joseph Pershing and his staff. The design of the Tank was inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks Cartier seen on the battlefields of World War I. Cartier took the look of the Renault tank's treads and applied it to the lugs, which were integrated via brancards into the case itself. That first run of six pieces increased to thirty-three by 1920, and by the end of the 20th Century, that number stood well in the hundreds of thousands. In sheer volume alone, the Tank - in all its various models - is Cartier's largest line of watches.

The Tank Louis was introduced in 1922, following close on the heels of the Asian-influenced Tank Chinoise. The Tank Chinoise, released amidst a mania for jewelry inspired by the Orient, has a square rather than rectangular case and lugs that resemble the portico of a Chinese pagoda.

From its debut, it would see many variations, each in keeping with Louis Cartier’s taste for clean lines and perfect symmetry. Each variant, from the original Tank, Tank Louis or the Cintrée with its flirtatious, curvaceous lines, had its passionate devotees. Rudolph Valentino, that sensual star of the silver screen, insisted on wearing his Tank onscreen in The Son of the Sheik, and Clark Gable, Andy Warhol, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis were among those who sported a Tank throughout the years.

A:S Guarantee

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Cartier Tank Incurvé Paris

Cartier Tank Incurvé Paris

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Cartier Tank Incurvé Paris