Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Moonphase Calendar Date 819001 Large GM 18k Gold Folding Clasp Papers

CARTIER
Founded in 1847

For the discerning few

Wearing a Cartier watch means joining the club of famous clients: Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Kanye West, Mick Jagger, Duke Ellington, Warren Beatty, Angelina Jolie, Tom Ford, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Piven, Finneas, Jean Cocteau, Muhammad Ali among countless others.

Rudolph Valentino insisted that his character, Ahmed, wear the watch in the 1926 film, The Son of the Sheik. Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is also famous for wearing a Tank. Sold at auction in 2017, this watch was a gift from her brother-in-law Prince Stanislaw Radziwill in 1962. In 2017, it fetched $379,500, making it the most expensive Tank ever sold. Andy Warhol was also a famous Tank wearer. Reportedly, he wore the watch because it was “the watch to wear,” not to tell time. He didn’t even wind it.

About this model:

The Cartier Tank Men's Model in 18k gold, reference 819001, is a rare and highly sought-after timepiece, produced in 1987. Renowned for its timeless elegance, this watch combines the iconic Tank design with sophisticated complications. The moon phase feature adds an extra layer of luxury, offering a celestial touch that enhances its appeal.

The watch also includes a date complication, further increasing its practicality. The gold case is exquisitely crafted, radiating warmth and refinement, while the classic Tank shape maintains its strong, rectangular lines. The dial, with its signature Roman numerals and clean design, remains strikingly legible despite the added complications.

With only a limited number produced, the Cartier Tank 819001 is a rare collector's piece, perfect for those who appreciate both style and craftsmanship. Its combination of refined aesthetics and technical innovation makes it a true icon in Cartier's long-standing history of watchmaking.

Make the perfect gift and invest in this fabulous and very rare Tank Louis de Cartier.
(Very short production between 1987 and 1988 only)

MODEL:
Tank Louis Cartier LC “Moon Phase” & “Hand Calendar”
Ref: 819001
Large model – GM
The serial numbers are intentionally blurred on the case back photography.

CASE MATERIAL:
750 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Crown: 750 18K Solid Gold with a Blue Sapphire Cabochon

STRAP:
Cartier 18k Folding clasp
18mm New unbranded black leather strap

This strap is adjustable with the folding clasp to fit your wrist perfectly, if you want another color it’s very easy to find and order in a Cartier or Camille Fournet boutique or any good strap maker.

BUCKLE MATERIAL:
Original 16mm Cartier 18k 750 yellow gold folding clasp

CASE DIMENSION(S):
23 x 31 mm

DIAL:
Silvered dial with Roman numerals and date.
Original blued steel sword hands.

FRONT GLASS:
Mineral glass.

DATE:
Cartier Collection from 1987
(Very short production between 1987 and 1988 only)

MOVEMENT:
Cartier quartz (Jaeger-LeCoultre base)

INCLUDED:
Accompanied by its Cartier worldwide original guarantee left blank, a print of the Moonphase manual in French and English, the full Cartier serviced documents (under Cartier Guarantee until March 2027), a Cartier red velvet travel pouch and a Cartier bag as pictured

CONDITION REPORT:
The watch was fully serviced in the Switzerland workshop of Cartier due to the complexity of its caliber, fully functional, keeping time and in stunning cosmetic condition, the battery is new, some light marks barely visible in real life at 8 on the glass. A true must have. Our complete description has the value of a certificate of authenticity and appraisal.

In addition, you can see a picture of the watch on Cartier books for reference of this rare Tank Louis model and pictured on wrist.