Cartier Tank Louis ref. 17011 jumbo automatique

Cartier Tank Louis reference 17011 in 18k yellow gold, powered by an automatic movement. Produced in the late 1970s, the Tank Louis Cartier in its automatic configuration represents one of the most refined and historically significant expressions of the Tank lineage, combining the purest proportions of the Louis Cartier design with the added luxury of an automatic movement. The original Paris dial has developed extraordinary spider web patina, a phenomenon treasured by serious collectors as the ultimate expression of untouched originality and the passage of time. The dial and hands present with the warm, aged character that only decades of careful ownership can produce. Fitted on the original Cartier strap with the correct gilt Cartier pin buckle. The sapphire glass shows light surface scratches consistent with age. Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Louis Cartier Reference: 17011 Year: Late 1970s Movement: Automatic Case material: 18k yellow gold Strap: Original Cartier strap Clasp: Gold plated Cartier pin buckle Dial: White, original Paris dial with spider web patina Condition: Very good condition, light scratches on glass Accessories: Watch only Special features: Spider web patina on original Paris dial, original Cartier strap and clasp, automatic Tank Louis configuration