An extraordinarily rare Cartier Tank Louis from the 1960s, representing one of the most special and historically significant examples of Cartier’s mid-century watchmaking. This exquisite timepiece is powered by a hand-wound Jaeger movement, a collaboration that was reserved for Cartier’s finest models of the era. The elegant 18k yellow gold Edmond Jaeger case features the sought-after flat crown design and retains perfectly sharp hallmarks, underlining its outstanding and well-preserved condition even after more than half a century. This Tank Louis comes directly from its first owner’s son, the proprietor of a renowned French wine estate near Bordeaux, whose mother acquired the watch in 1965 to gift it to his father. The caseback bears a beautiful personal engraving dated 18 May 1965. It is accompanied by its original Cartier box from the 1960s and the original Cartier folding clasp from the same period which is a true rarity on its own and a testament to the completeness and authenticity of this set. Adding even more depth to its unique story, the son of the original owner has personally provided a written email confirmation detailing the provenance of the watch, ensuring that this remarkable history is preserved and fully documented. As a final touch, a bottle of red wine from the family’s Bordeaux vineyard will be included, a gesture connecting the timepiece to its origins and the legacy of its first owner. This Cartier Tank Louis is far more than a vintage watch. It is a once-in-a-lifetime collector’s piece that unites timeless Cartier elegance, a rare 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre movement, untouched originality and a uniquely documented provenance that makes it truly irreplaceable.