Cartier Jumbo Stepped Tank 15716

CARTIER JUMBO STEPPED TANK 15716 "NEW YORK" GOLD PLATED BRASS

Released in 1917, the Cartier Tank was designed by Louis Cartier after he was inspired by the shape of the Renault tanks he saw on the Western Front during WWI. Perhaps one of the most recognizable pieces of horological design to ever be created, the Tank’s rectangular shape, svelte proportions, and timeless aesthetic have enabled it to earn a top spot within the horological hall of fame. Amongst the plethora of models that belong to this iconic collection is perhaps the purest distillation of its design, the Tank Louis Cartier. True to the original, the Tank Louis Cartier features the same rounded case sides called “brancards” that stretch to form its lugs as the watch Louis Cartier designed all those years ago, which spawned the now-legendary collection and all of its associated models such as the Tank Francaise, Tank Cintree and so on. Offered here we have the wonderfully rare and relatively unknown Jumbo stepped Tank ‘New York’ ref. 15716. Launched in the early 1970s before the Must de Cartier collection was launched, this timepiece features a large 28mm x 38mm brass case with a 14kt yellow gold plating and a stepped design that immediately differentiates it from other Tank designs. With around 2500 examples made versus the 5000 that were made for the Paris and London workshops, the New York ref. 15716 is certainly the rarest of the three variants. Brand : Cartier Dimensions : 28mm x 38mm Model : Jumbo Stepped Tank 'New York Movement : Manual-wind Reference : 15716 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 1970s Condition : Excellent Material : Gilt (14kt gold-plated) brass Included : Watch only Dial Color : White THE DIAL Featuring Cartier's signature white dial design with their famed blued steel hands, exploding black Roman numerals, and Cartier's cursive script, the ref. 15716 display is emblematic of Cartier's typical dial design of the time. THE CONSTRUCTION Measuring a whopping 38mm from lug to lug and 28mm across, the ref. 15716 is certainly a "Jumbo" Tank. Furthermore, with its stepped case adding a dimension of depth to its construction, this timepiece's case is a pleasure to wear. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.