Designed personally by Louis Cartier in 1917 and patterned after an army tank, Cartier's iconic Tank watch symbolized speed and achievement.

Today's offering showcases this mens midsize vermeil Cartier Tank watch with diamond encrusted case. The four rows with sixty-six fiery and eye clean diamonds have been previously added by a jeweler.

It has an iconic tank case, distinctive brown marbleized dial, gold epee hands, sapphire topped crown, and mechanical Cartier movement.

Before cost-cutting measures brought about the widespread use of cheaper quartz movements for many wristwatches, Cartier contracted with 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.

Originally designed for men by today's standard it could also be worn by a woman.

It is 100% Cartier down to its original band and buckle. It is in beautiful original condition - it only appears to have ever been lightly worn before being stored away, and still has its original Cartier stamped protective sticker on its back. Its original band is still very serviceable.

Our watchmaker has just freshly cleaned and oiled the movement making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

• Manufacturer: Cartier
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no: 6,216,199
• Model: Tank Mechanical
• Functions: Hours and Minutes
• Designed for: Mens
• Case material: 18K gold plating over sterling silver with diamonds previously added by a jeweler (diamonds were not set by Cartier)
• Case markings (outside): Cartier, Paris, SWISS, official Cartier registration numbers
• Case condition: Just short of perfect mint
• Dial: Brown with marbleized finish, Cartier signature in gilt, original, excellent condition with light surface crazing visible at certain angles as is most often the case with these
• Dimensions: 23.5mm wide (excluding crown), 31mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Hands: Original, gold 'epees'
• Movement type: Cartier caliber 78-1, mechanical, manually wound
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
• Band: Original, Must de Cartier, excellent condition with fairly light wear, original buckle showing only fairly light wear
• Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled. 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 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
• 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