Cartier Tank Obus 1630

Cartier Tank Obus in 18kt yellow gold, reference 1630, featuring a silvered dial adorned with black Roman numerals, a railway-track minute scale, and blued-steel sword-shaped hands. Quartz movement. The case, characterized by its square lines and distinctive rounded “Obus” lugs, measures approximately 24.5 × 31 mm and is finished with a crown set with a blue cabochon. Leather strap with a yellow gold clasp. A timepiece from the 1990s.

The Tank Obus model represents one of the most distinctive interpretations of Cartier’s Tank line, recognized by its characteristic rounded “obus” (shell-shaped) lugs, which lend the case an elegant, sculptural appearance. The design is part of the long evolution of the Tank family, which originated from Louis Cartier’s pursuit of form and has become one of the Maison’s enduring symbols. While Cartier cites 1917 as the year the Tank was created, Obus models are documented as early as the 1920s.

The watch comes with the accessories shown in the photograph, including the Cartier box and warranty certificate. The burgundy leather strap gives the piece a particularly refined and distinctive character.

An elegant, timeless timepiece, perfect as a ladies’ watch or as a unisex option for those who appreciate compact dimensions, yellow gold, and the vintage design of the Maison Cartier.