Before cost-cutting measures brought about the widespread use of cheaper quartz movements for many wristwatches, Cartier contracted with luxury 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.
Today's offering showcases this all-original and very handsome mens vermeil Cartier Tank.
It features the iconic tank case, elegant and strong black dial, gold epee hands, sapphire topped crown, and mechanical Cartier movement. Originally designed for men by today's standard it could easily be worn by a woman.
Our watchmaker has freshly cleaned and oiled its Cartier movement which is keeping very accurate time. For the finishing touch we have installed a brand new black lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Also included is the watch's worn orignial black lizard Cartier strap.
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: 6,154,442
- Year built: c. 1970's
- Model: Tank (mechanical)
- Functions: Hours and Minutes
- Designed for: Mens
- Case material: 18K gold plating over sterling silver
- Case markings (outside): Cartier, Paris, SWISS, official Cartier registration numbers
- Case condition: Honest original condition with fairly light scratches and wear. Two small pin pricks of gold wear through on the corners of the case back
- Dimensions: 23.5mm wide (excluding crown), 31mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Black, Cartier signature in gilt, original, excellent condition with slight crazing to the surface finish visible under magnification (as is usually the case with these dials)
- Hands: Original, gold 'epees'
- Movement type: Cartier, mechanical, manually wound, 17 Jewels
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Band: 1. Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with watch's original gold-plated Cartier buckle 2. Watch's original worn Cartier lizard strap.
- Serviced: Yes, 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 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
