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circa 2001, ref W51007Q4, the signed rectangular cream coloured dial, 15mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued sword shaped hands and inner chemin de fer chapter ring, the four jewel quartz movement calibre 057, synthetic sapphire set crown, the stainless steel case, 20mm diameter, verso signed and numbered 505886QX, 2384, to an integral bi colour link bracelet with signed deployant clasp, presented in the original red leather and gold tooled box, with instruction and guarantee booklets dated 06/07/2001, two red felt pouches, spare links and the original carrier bag

Footnote: The 'Tank' is the name of a range of watches created by Louis Cartier in 1917. Inspired by the new Renault tanks which Cartier saw in use on the Western Front it was introduced in 1918, and entered full production in 1919, when a total of six pieces were built. It is both a square and a rectangle, and the bracelet or strap is seamlessly integrated into vertical sidebars called "brancards". Since its inception, a number of variations of the watch have been released by Cartier, including the Tank Louis in 1922, the Tank Americaine in 1989, and the Tank Francaise, this example, in 1996. The 'Tank' has become one of the most highly coveted, recognised and copied wristwatches of all time, and has been worn by Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, and Yves Saint Laurent, amongst many others.

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