{"product_id":"cartier-tank-louis-vintage-full-gold-ref-96065","title":"Cartier Tank Louis vintage Full Gold Ref. 96065","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew watches have influenced the history of design as profoundly as the\u003cstrong\u003e Cartier Tank. Introduced in 1917\u003c\/strong\u003e, its clean geometry has remained virtually unchanged for over a century, making it one of the most recognizable and enduring dress watches ever created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCartier Tank Louis Ref. 96065\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in \u003cstrong\u003e1989\u003c\/strong\u003e, belongs to one of the most appreciated eras of Cartier production, \u003cstrong\u003epreceding the CPCP period\u003c\/strong\u003e. Collectors value these references for their elegant proportions, traditional hand-wound movements and unmistakable Parisian aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong vintage gold Tanks, examples retaining their \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory 18K yellow gold Beads of Rice (BoR) bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e are exceptionally uncommon. Most watches were originally sold on leather straps, while solid gold bracelet versions represented the most exclusive offering in the catalogue due to their significantly higher cost. Consequently, surviving examples have become increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bracelet itself is a remarkable example of Cartier's goldsmithing expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its intricate Beads of Rice construction combines exceptional flexibility with outstanding comfort, allowing the watch to wrap naturally around the wrist while maintaining the elegant lines that define the Tank Louis. \u003cstrong\u003eThis example comfortably fits wrists up to approximately 18–18.5 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the watch is its\u003cstrong\u003e original Cartier Boutique jewellery presentation box\u003c\/strong\u003e, a desirable accessory rarely preserved over the decades and an important addition for collectors seeking complete period-correct examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant, discreet and historically significant, the\u003cstrong\u003e Tank Louis remains one of the purest expressions of luxury watchmaking and one of the most important gold dress watches ever produced\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58449082286464,"sku":null,"price":22500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/4738\/7269\/files\/880_catalogo.png?v=1784033690","url":"https:\/\/luxotimefirenze.com\/products\/cartier-tank-louis-vintage-full-gold-ref-96065","provider":"Luxo Time Firenze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}