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 Certified Pre-Owned ladies vermeil Cartier Tank watch with diamond encrusted case. It has an iconic tank case, classic Roman dial, gold epee hands, sapphire topped crown, and 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 has just finished a true expert restoration and presents in gorgeous condition on the wrist. The diamonds have been previously added by a jeweler (aftermarket - not Cartier).
The back shows signs of having previously been polished - some of the wording is light. On the wrist the watch presents essentially like new. One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new alligator strap and the watch's original Cartier buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Note the current strap on the watch has a slightly different grain pattern than the one shown in the photos. Please inquire if you would like a photo.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
- Manufacturer: Cartier
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Model: Tank Mechanical
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Ladies
- Case material: 18K gold plating over sterling silver with diamonds previously added by a jeweler (non-Cartier)
- Case markings (outside): Cartier, Paris, SWISS, Argent, Plaque or G20M
- Case condition: Beautiful condition - gold plating has been redone. The back shows signs of having been previously polished - some of the wording is light. On the wrist it presents as mint.
- Dial: White with black Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 7, refinished to mint condition
- Dimensions: 21mm wide (excluding crown), 28mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, blue steel 'epees'
- Movement type: Cartier caliber 78-1, mechanical, manually wound
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Band: Leather (aftermarket - non-Cartier), remborde, brand new and unworn previously equipped with the watch's original Cartier buckle. Note the current strap on the watch has a slightly different grain pattern than the one shown in the photos. Please inquire if you would like a photo.
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
