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CARTIER Tank Américaine Ref. 1730
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CARTIER Tank Américaine Ref. 1730
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Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
Voluntary lot
Description
CARTIER Tank Américaine
Ref. 1730
No. CC825558
Circa 2000
Chronograph on an 18k yellow gold (750) bracelet with date display
Case: curved rectangular ‘Curvex’ case, winding crown set with a faceted stone, screw-down clasp, signed
Dial: white, Roman numerals, 2 chronograph sub-dials, auxiliary dial for date display, railway-track minute track, signed
Movement: Chronoreflex quartz, signed
Buckle: gold pin buckle, signed
Dimensions: 44 x 27 mm
Gross weight: 56.40 g.
An 18k yellow gold quartz chronograph wristwatch with a Cartier gold buckle.
Introduced to the Cartier collections in 1989, the Tank Américaine draws inspiration from the design of the 1920s Tank Cintrée. In 1994, the first chronograph version appeared, fitted with a quartz movement developed by Piaget, reference 2312. Dubbed ‘Chronoreflex’, this movement—which combines a calendar and a chronograph—was invented in 1991 by Piaget. Towards the end of the 1990s, the reference 1730 succeeded the 2312. Fitted with the calibre 212P, this model remained in production until the 2000s.
Introduced into Cartier’s collections in 1989, the Tank Américaine was inspired by the design of the Tank Cintrée from the 1920s. In 1994, the first chronograph version appeared, fitted with a quartz movement developed by Piaget, reference 2312. Named “Chronoreflex”, this movement—which combined a calendar and chronograph function—was invented by Piaget in 1991. Towards the end of the 1990s, reference 1730 succeeded the 2312. Powered by calibre 212P, this model remained in production until the 2000s.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement operational at the time of writing the catalogue. Good overall condition. A few scratches and scuff marks visible on the case, several damaged screw heads. Dial well preserved.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant models. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the item remains subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement operational at the time of cataloguing. Good overall condition. Light scratches and signs of wear visible on the caseband, with several damaged threaded holes. Well-preserved dial.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No warranty is provided regarding their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to have the water resistance checked. Any information regarding restoration, accidents or condition remains subject to the personal assessment of
prospective buyers. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or accidents does not imply that a lot is free from defects. All items offered for sale may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. Dimensions and weights are provided for guidance only and should be considered approximate.
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