Cartier Tank Obus

Details

Make: Cartier

Model: Tank Obus

Reference: W1512256

Year: Early 1990’s

Movement: Swiss precision Quartz

Box and papers: Box & Watch Register Certificate

Case: 31mm 18k yellow gold

Dial: White roman

Bracelet/Strap: New custom made leather, original gold buckle

Condition: Neo-vintage, excellent

Serviced: June 2025

Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty

Price: £6,750

Sculptural Gold. Pure Cartier Design

The Iconic Legacy

Few designs in watchmaking are as instantly recognisable as the Cartier Tank.

Created in 1917, the Tank redefined wristwatch design with its clean lines and architectural form. Over the decades, Cartier reinterpreted that design in multiple ways, each variation offering a different perspective on the original concept.

The Tank Obus is one of the most distinctive of those interpretations.

Introduced in the early 20th century and revived in later decades, the Obus is defined by its rounded lugs, inspired by artillery shell casings. This gives the watch a softer, more sculptural presence compared to the straight lines of the classic Tank.

This example, reference W1512256 from the early 1990s, captures that design in its purest form, executed entirely in solid 18 carat yellow gold.

Why You’ll Love It

● Solid 18 carat yellow gold case with a warm, luxurious presence

● Distinctive rounded “Obus” lugs that set it apart from traditional Tank models

● A sculptural design that feels closer to jewellery than a conventional watch

● A rare and less commonly seen Cartier model

● Neo vintage era piece with strong collector appeal

● Recently serviced and ready to wear

● Exceptional value for a full gold Cartier of this calibre

This is not a standard Tank.

The Obus design gives it a completely different feel on the wrist. Softer, more fluid and more expressive. It carries the same DNA as the original Tank but with a far more individual character.

Being solid gold, it has real weight and presence, yet remains elegant and refined.

Finding examples from this period in this level of condition is becoming increasingly difficult.

Iconic Status

A rare interpretation of one of the most iconic watch designs ever created.

The Cartier Tank has been worn by some of the most influential figures in history, from Andy Warhol to Muhammad Ali, becoming a symbol of culture, design and individuality.

The Tank Obus represents a more unconventional side of that legacy.

Rather than following the strict lines of the original, it introduces curvature and softness, reflecting Cartier’s willingness to experiment while still respecting its core design language.

That is what makes it so appealing today. It is recognisably a Tank, but at the same time something far less common.

Ready to Make It Yours?

Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.

This Cartier Tank Obus reference W1512256 from the early 1990s is offered in excellent neo vintage condition, recently serviced, and supplied with its original Cartier box.

Price £6,750.

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A rare, sculptural Cartier in solid gold, offering something truly different.

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