Designed personally by Louis Cartier in 1917 and patterned after an army tank, Cartier's iconic Tank watch symbolized speed and achievement.
Today's offering showcases this ladies vermeil Cartier Tank watch. It has an iconic tank case, classic white Roman dial, epee hands, sapphire topped crown, and original mechanical Cartier movement.
Before cost-cutting measures brought about the widespread use of cheaper quartz movements for many wristwatches, Cartier contracted with watch manufacturers to produce mechanical movements designed to last a lifetime. Using traditional watchmaking practices, these gifted craftsmen poured individual attention into each wristwatch. As a result, Cartier wristwatches with mechanical movements are often more sought after by collectors than their quartz counterparts.
It presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.5 out of 10. Its case is just short of mint. Its original and untouched dial is perfect mint. On the wrist the watch presents as mint.
A Master Watchmaker has just freshly serviced the movement. It continues to keep time like a new watch, maintaining essentially chronometer grade accuracy in all five testing positions.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Java lizard strap in the same style as the bands that often came on these Tanks along with the watch's original buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Cartier
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no: 3,031,329
- Model: Tank Mechanical
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Ladies
- Case material: 18K gold plating over sterling silver
- Case markings (outside): Cartier, Paris, SWISS, official Cartier registration numbers
- Case condition: Presents as just short mint. On the wrist it presents as mint
- Dial: White with black Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 7, original and untouched, mint condition
- Dimensions: 21mm wide (excluding crown), 28mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, steel 'epees'
- Movement type: Cartier caliber 78-1, mechanical, manually wound
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Band: Leather (aftermarket - non-Cartier), Java lizard, strap in the same style as the bands that often came on these Tanks along with the watch's original buckle, brand new and unworn
- Serviced: Yes, a Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled the movement.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It continues to keep time like a new watch, maintaining essentially chronometer grade accuracy in all five testing positions. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
