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Cartier Tank Louis LM Extra-Flat Manual-Wind Watch with Crack-Free SWISS-Signed Dial
The Tank Louis Cartier is one of the defining models of the Tank collection. Produced around the 1970s, this LM-size Extra-Flat Ref. 96019 pairs an 18K Yellow Gold case with a crack-free white dial signed SWISS. It is powered by the slim, Manual-Wind Cal. 21 movement made by Frédéric Piguet.
Ref. 96019 is seen less often than the later Ref. 96065. Its key structural distinction is the absence of screws on the case sides, with the case instead secured by screws on the back. This configuration represents the original form of the Extra-Flat design.
Unlike the non-Extra-Flat Tank Louis LM fitted with Cal. 78, this model houses the thin Frédéric Piguet movement. The combination of its slim profile, solid 18K Yellow Gold case, and clean white dial makes this a particularly notable example of the Tank Louis Extra-Flat.
PRODUCT DETAILS
CONDITION
The case has few significant dents or scratches and is in exceptionally fine condition for a Tank Louis Extra-Flat from around the 1970s. It does not appear noticeably thinned, and the original case shape has not become rounded.
The crystal and hands show almost no visible scratches. The white dial is free from cracks and staining. The watch is fitted with an aftermarket strap and an original Cartier 18K Yellow Gold buckle.
The movement is currently being overhauled, with completion scheduled for early December 2026.
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