1975 Cartier Tank Palissandre de Rio 20611 - Brazilian Rosewood & Vermeil 18k Gold showing sharp

showing sharp

The complication adds a focal point to the dial

It is a thoughtful and balanced execution of a highly complex concept

the onyx provides a mirror-like reflection that contrasts sharply against the four factory diamond markers

Honest character and wear

1975 Cartier Tank Palissandre de Rio 20611 - Brazilian Rosewood & Vermeil 18k Gold showing sharpAn Organic Departure From The Norm In the mid 1970s, during a period of bold design experimentation, Cartier created one of the most unusual and daring iterations of its most iconic watch. The Tank Palissandre de Rio was a short lived project, produced for only about a year between 1975 and 1976. By cladding the classic Tank form in Brazilian Rosewood, Cartier broke from its own convention of using precious metals, creating a watch that was warm,