{"product_id":"cartier-tank-louis-mini-paris-18k-yellow-gold-pre-merger-ref-03-from-1970s","title":"Cartier Tank Louis 'Mini' Paris 18K Yellow Gold Pre-Merger Ref. 03 From 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming and exceptionally rare Cartier Tank Louis “Mini” Ref. 03 from the early 1970s, dating to the desirable pre-merger era, before Cartier's historic family-owned houses were brought together. A beautiful example of early Cartier watchmaking, featuring the distinctive proportions and refined details that collectors appreciate in these early creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petite 19 × 25 mm case is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, offering wonderfully delicate proportions. Despite its miniature dimensions, the Tank Louis retains all the architectural elegance of Cartier's celebrated rectangular design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly special is the early-style wide “Paris”-signed dial, beautifully preserved in amazing condition. The classic design is complemented by elegant blued steel hands, the signature blue sapphire cabochon crown and a mineral crystal in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the Cartier Calibre 67X manual-wind movement, freshly serviced and running excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is completed by a handmade Belgian black leather strap and a Cartier vermeil pin buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference 03 – early 1970s, pre-merger era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Mini Tank Louis, 19 × 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid 18k yellow gold case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully preserved early wide “Paris”-signed dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartier Cal. 67X manual-wind, freshly serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlued steel hands and sapphire cabochon crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Belgian leather strap with Cartier vermeil buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful piece of early Cartier history\u003cspan\u003e, combining the charm of the miniature Tank Louis with the collector appeal of a beautifully preserved Paris dial and pre-merger production. Elegant, discreet and effortlessly timeless, this rare Ref. 03 is a wonderful vintage Cartier for any lady who appreciates understated sophistication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Petit Suisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59861381022021,"sku":null,"price":9500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/0199\/9173\/files\/CartierTankLouis_Mini_from1970spreMergerRef03-2076.jpg?v=1792740542","url":"https:\/\/www.lepetitsuissewatches.com\/products\/cartier-tank-louis-mini-paris-18k-yellow-gold-pre-merger-ref-03-from-1970s","provider":"Le Petit Suisse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}