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. 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 is fully Cartier down to the dial, hands and crown. It is in gorgeous original condition - a 9.2 out of 10. The case shows only light signs of wear and still retains its Cartier sticker on the back. Its original dial is mint. On the wrist it presents as just short of mint.
A Master Watchmaker has just freshly overhauled the movement. It is keeping very accurate time.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard grain leather strap with Cartier style 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 and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
- Manufacturer: Cartier
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no: 3,088,138
- 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 of mint with light wear on the tip of one lug
- Dimensions: 21mm wide (excluding crown), 28mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: White with black Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 7, original and untouched, perfect mint
- Hands: Original, 'epees'
- Movement type: Cartier caliber 78-1, mechanical, manually wound
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Band: Leather with Teju lizard grain, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with Cartier or Cartier style buckle of unknown origin. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
- Serviced: Yes, a Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled the movement.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time. 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
