Cartier Tank 819001 Moonphase 1980s

Name: Cartier Tank 819001 Moonphase 1980s
Brand: Cartier
SKU: #1526
Price: 9900.00 EUR
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Cartier Tank Louis “Paris” Ref. 819001 – Parisian Elegance in 18k Gold

The Cartier Tank Louis Ref. 819001 is the embodiment of everything that makes Cartier timeless. Crafted in the early 1990s, this elegant reference is housed in a beautifully proportioned 18k yellow gold Tank Louis case, measuring 23 x 31 mm — discreet, refined, and unmistakably Parisian.

The flawless white dial features Cartier’s iconic Roman numerals, original blued steel sword hands, and the signature blue sapphire cabochon crown.

Often referred to as the Tank Louis Moonphase or “Phase de Lune”, this reference is powered by the reliable Cartier Cal. 81 quartz movement.

A quiet statement of style, sophistication, and enduring Cartier design.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched white Cartier dial in flawless condition
original blued steel sword hands and blue sapphire cabochon crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

blue GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Lizard Embossed Leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
unsigned gold plated Cartier shaped buckle

CASE:

great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
3- body 18k yellow gold case with screwed down "Paris" signed caseback
23 mm (without crown) / 31 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 6 mm thick
year: early 1990s
reference: 819001
total weight: 28 g

MOVEMENT:

Cartier Quartz Cal. 81
professionally serviced 03/2026

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1526

Cartier

Cartier doesn’t just make watches — it shapes cultural icons. Founded in 1847, the maison built its legacy not through complication, but through design. A Cartier vintage watch isn’t just a timepiece; it’s an object of art, architecture, and allure — one that has graced the wrists of tastemakers for over a century.

When Louis Cartier created one of the first men’s wristwatches for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904, he unknowingly set the tone for everything to follow: elegance with purpose. The Tank, introduced in 1917, remains one of the most enduring silhouettes in horological history — inspired by the Renault tanks of World War I, yet refined into a form so clean and balanced, it feels sculptural.

From the Tank Louis, to the Cintrée, to the geometric grace of the Santos or the bold curves of the Pasha, Cartier’s vintage watches speak a language all their own. Not technical bravado — but design purity. Proportion. Restraint. Lines so perfect, they need no defense.

To wear a vintage Cartier is to understand that less is often more. It’s for the collector who doesn’t need noise to feel presence. Someone who sees timeless beauty in Roman numerals, chemin-de-fer minute tracks, and heat-blued sword hands.

Cartier’s watchmaking may be rooted in jewelry, but it has always gone far beyond adornment. These pieces are tools of elegance — worn by artists, royals, icons, and the quietly discerning.

Because true luxury doesn’t need complexity.

Just clarity, confidence, and Cartier.