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 with diamond encrusted case. It has an iconic tank case, classic dark buttercream 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, mens 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. The diamonds have been previously added by a jeweler (aftermarket - not Cartier). On the wrist the watch presents essentially like new. As part of the restoration the movement has just been freshly cleaned and oiled.
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: 3,098,274
- Model: Tank Mechanical
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Ladies
- Case material: 18K yellow gold plating over sterling silver with diamonds previously added by a jeweler (non-Cartier)
- Case markings (outside): Cartier, Paris, SWISS, official Cartier registration numbers
- Case condition: Presents as mint on the wrist - gold plating has been redone. Two tiny pin prick marks on the back
- Dial: Dark buttercream with black Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 7, expertly refinished
- 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 aftermarket Cartier style buckle
- Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
- 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 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
