178 Cartier Fine and Elegant Tank Americaine Rectangular-shape Wristwatch in Yellow Gold With Diamond Bezel

Estimate: €10,000 –⁠ 20,000

Model: Tank
Reference: 200026
Case Material: Yellow gold, diamonds
Bracelet Material: Leather strap
Year: 1970s
Movement: Vacheron Constantin. Manual
Caliber: 1052
Case N°: 539049
Movement N°: 691907
Dimensions: 22 mm x 38 mm
Signed: Case, dial, movement

In the course of years, many versions of this model were released such as the Anglaise, Française, Louis Cartier, MC or Solo. One of the most appreciated is, anyway, the Américaine, exactly like the present lot offered. This specimen is even more desirable not only for the yellow-gold case preserved in notable conditions and the original 18k gold deployant but mainly for the decoration on the bezel where 13 diamonds of different dimensions for each side embellish the watch. The dial has the classical Cartier design with argentè background, inner closed track for minutes and outer Roman numerals.