Cartier Tank Louis Cartier in 18k gold

CARTIER Tank Louis Cartier watch, ref. 78086, serial no. 13XX, early 1980s.
Rectangular “Tank”-style case in 18k gold with diamonds set along the sides of the case. Ivory-colored Cartier-signed dial with Roman numeral hour markers printed in black and cobalt blue-pavoneed sword-shaped hands, characteristic of Cartier. Minute track printed in black within an inner rectangle. No seconds hand or date display. Slightly domed sapphire crystal. 18k gold case back with a linear brushed finish. Fluted gold crown with a cut and polished blue sapphire cabochon. Black leather strap with an 18k gold folding clasp. Cartier Caliber 78 manual-winding movement. It works.
Measurements: 30.5 x 23.5 mm (excluding the crown).

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