Designed personally by Louis Cartier in 1917 and patterned after an army tank, Cartier's Tank watch symbolized speed and achievement and has become one of the company's iconic models.

Since its birth, the Cartier Tank Francaise has been a classic, uniting elegance with function, form with comfort.

Today's offering showcases this Certified Pre-Owned mens Tank Francaise. It is 100% Cartier and presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.7 out of 10.

This largest size Tank Francaise features a stylish tank case, classic silver guilloche Roman dial with blue steel hands, sapphire topped crown, and very fine Cartier Swiss made automatic engine. Unlike modern quartz watches, the mechanism showcases the timeless art of traditional fine watchmaking.

It case and bracelet both present as just short of perfect mint. Its dial and sapphire crystal are both like new.

A Master Watchmaker has overhauled it and another Master Watchmaker of ours who has done work for the Cartier Service Center has fully inspected and tested it. For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Please note that the waterproofing gasket in the crown and the style of the crown normally makes this model stiff to wind. These are known for being difficult to wind even after servicing. If you would prefer never to have to wind it, it's a great candidate to be placed on a watch winder for convenience.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

A gorgeous condition Tank Francaise that presents like new for a fraction of the retail price.

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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center and other of the Richemont brands and was a Rolex authorized watchmaker who was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Cartier watches:
Celebrated for their impeccable quality and flawless designs, Cartier watches rank among the most luxurious in the world. Worn by Jennifer Aniston, Anna Wintour, and the late Princess Diana, the company's watches have long been favorites of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and any woman desiring to wear a timepiece of distinction.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Maker: Cartier
• Model: Steel Tank Francaise, Large Mens Size, W51002Q3, ref. 2302
• Serial no.: CC480827
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Date
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case markings (outer): Cartier Automatic, Water Resistant, Stainless Steel, 2302
• Case condition: Mint
• Dimensions: 32mm x 28mm. Case thickness 7.7mm
• Dial: Guilloche silver with painted black radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date at 6, secret Cartier signature at VII, inner minute track. Blued steel epee hands. Mint condition
• Movement type: Cartier Cal. 120, automatic, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes and oeil-de-perdrix decorations, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator
• Band: Stainless steel, seamlessly integrated into case, designed to fit a wrist up to approx. just under 7.4 inches, adjustable, hidden double deployment clasp, presents as mint condition
• Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has overhauled it.
• 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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center and other of the Richemont brands and was a Rolex authorized watchmaker who was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com 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

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide