Since its creation by Louis Cartier in 1917, the Cartier Tank has been associated with some of the worlds most renowned figures from Royalty to actors, from politicians to sports stars. The Cartier Tank is an iconic piece, steeped in horological history. Its design has certainly stood the test of time taking on a variety of different forms. The piece we have on offer is an exceedingly rare model produced in very few numbers during the 1930s by Cartier France (probably no more than 10 according to known experts in the field) This particular piece was produced in 1931, the case measures 25x37.5mm (very large for the time it is often known as a Magnum or Super Tank) the 18ct gold case has some hairline marks and a small nick on the left lug edge. The case back is marked ‘CARTIER MADE IN FRANCE’ along the left side. The crown side of the case back is marked ‘26’123, 32’687’ and is fitted with its iconic hexagonal sapphire set crown. The Cartier signed 18ct gold deployment buckle is stamped with the French Eagle head and ‘EJ’ for Edouard  Jaeger. The clasp is also marked ‘25’213’ dating the clasp to the same time period of production as the wristwatch.

The original dial, hands and movement have been replaced with later parts from the 1970s. We believe the dial, hands and movement were likely replaced during a service by Cartier around this time. Housed behind the screw down case back is a 17 jewel manually wound Cartier signed (JLC Cal. K818 base) movement dating to the 1970s, the movement is numbered 2’162’168 and is clean and running well fitted on a brown leather strap.

For safety purposes the watch is attached to a modern gold plated clasp but will still be sold with the original EJ Cartier deployment clasp described above. 

THE DETAILS…

Brand: Cartier 

Movement: Mechanical, manually wound

Material: 18ct gold

Functions: Hours, minutes 

Case: 25x37.5mm

Bracelet: Brown, leather sold w/ original 18ct gold deployment clasp

 This watch is sold with a 6-month warranty. For more information, please visit our Warranties section in the Terms & Conditions.