Tank Obus Savonnette
1929–?2 variants
Hunter-cased Obus: a hinged gold cover closes over the dial, released by pressing the lower pair of sapphire cabochons. Cartier’s savonnette wristwatch was launched in 1929 with polo players in mind. Blue cabochons on the crown and corners; matte silver Roman dial with blued spade hands.
No reference number in most sources; one catalogue lists “15247” in its reference field for a 1930s example.
Variants over time
Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.
Variants
Reference specifications
- Brand
- Cartier
- Model
- Tank Obus
- Reference
- No reference number
- Category
- Dress
- Production
- 1929–?
- Case material
- 18k yellow gold
- Movement
- Manual winding
- Calibers
- K821
Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.