The Watch
In 1917, Louis Cartier, the founder of the brand, released the Iconic Tank model, which was based on a French WW1 Tank, the Renault FT-17. By the early 1920’s the Tank’s popularity was rising and boasted serious celebrity following.
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The Tanks have always been associated with quality, elegance and the design's ability to look at home on either sexes wrist. Fast forward to the 21st Century, demand is now for bigger Timepieces and the Cartier XL Tank Must is Cartier's offering to appease the demanding modern wrist, whilst staying true to the original classy and elegant design. The Cartier XL Case measures 31mm across and 41mm end of lug to lug meaning if you’re unsure if a Cartier Tank is for you, this modern twist could be the one to change your mind.
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The Watch is in very good pre-owned original condition with light marks throughout. It is accompanied by a Cartier Box.
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View this Tank in a video: here
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The Specs
Age: c.2014-2018.
Reference: WSTA0053.
Movement: Automatic with Hacking Seconds and Quickset Date.
Calibre: 1847 MC.
Timekeeping: Keeping Excellent time.
Service History: New 2014-2018.
Dial: All Original Cartier Silvered Flinqué Dial.
Case: All Stainless Steel
Case Size: 31mm. 41mm End of Lug to Lug.
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: 30m.
Hands: Original Blued-Steel Sword-Shaped Handset.
Crystal: Original Sapphire Crystal.
Crown: Original Beaded Crown Set with a Synthetic Cabochon-Shaped Spinel.
Strap/Bracelet: On its Original Steel Bracelet, fits approx 7.25in Wrist with no spare links.
Hands: Original Blued-Steel Sword-Shaped Handset.
Crystal: Original Sapphire Crystal.
Crown: Original Beaded Crown Set with a Synthetic Cabochon-Shaped Spinel.
Strap/Bracelet: On its Original Steel Bracelet, fits approx 7.25in Wrist with no spare links.
Lug Width: 23mm
Box and Papers: Box, No Papers.
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Made for the modern Wrist.
- Superb Quality.
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Bits that stand out:
- Made for the modern Wrist.
- Superb Quality.
-Hacking Centre Seconds.
- Silvered Flinqué Dial.
- Silvered Flinqué Dial.
-Great Investment Opportunity.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Some Light Scratches throughout.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Some Light Scratches throughout.
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Overall the Tank is in very good pre-owned condition.
The Case has some minor light scratches throughout.
The crown is original and in full working order.
Crystal is in very good shape.
The bracelet is in very good order, with no stretch. There are some minor scratches.
The Dial is in fantastic condition.
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Photographed on a 7in Wrist.
Photographed on a 7in Wrist.