Designed personally by Louis Cartier in 1917 and patterned after an army tank, Cartier's Tank symbolized speed and achievement, and an unstoppable force. Today, these watches are easily recognized across as room as a Cartier.

This Connoisseur of Time Certified Pre-Owned mens Tank Louis features a traditional solid 18K gold tank case, classic white Roman dial with blue steel hands, sapphire topped crown, and Cartier quartz movement that never needs to be wound.

It is a "La Californienne" edition with custom hand-painted band. As an article about the company states in Vogue Magazine, "Their finishing touch is the naturally vegetable-tanned cowhide leather straps, devoid of thick stitching (seen on most leather bands these days), and strikingly set with stripes of assorted colors applied by Garwacki’s steady hand in their L.A. studio. The carefully preserved heirlooms pay homage to their origin while still acknowledging today’s lean toward newness, all while maintaining competitive prices to their newer, untouched counterparts (and all with custom warranties).

With the exception of the band, the watch has all of its original parts - the face repainted with the company's name at the bottom and the 18K gold case back stamped with the name.

It presents in beautiful condition - the watch presents as a 9 out of 10.

Its case presents as just short of mint. Its dial presents as mint. And its crystal is mint.

A watchmaker has performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. "La Californienne" is not associated with Cartier or Connoisseur of Time, though we will gladly service it for you. 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.

For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Accompanying it is a Cartier servicing pouch.

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

Current Retail Price of a new Tank: $13,500.00 USD + tax. When this watch was sold by "La Californienne" it would have had a price similar to Cartier's retail price.

An article in Vogue Magazine written about the company can be found here.

Cartier:
Celebrated for their impeccable quality and flawless designs, Cartier watches are among the most luxurious in the world. Worn by Bill Clinton, Elton John, and Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Aniston, Anna Wintour, and the late Princess Diana, the company's watches have long been favorites of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and any person desiring to wear a watch of distinction.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Manufacturer: Cartier
• Model: Tank Quartz
• Serial no.: 810521625
• Functions: Hours, Minutes
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case markings (outside): Cartier, Paris, Tank Quartz, 18K Swiss, 810521625
• Case condition: Presents as just short of mint. It perfectly retains all of its original markings.
• Dimensions: 23.5mm wide x 31mm long (26mm wide with crown). Case thickness approx. 6.5mm.
• Dial: White with painted black radial Roman numerals, signed Cartier, inner minute track, refinished to mint condition
• Hands: Original, blued steel épées
• Movement type: Swiss Cartier quartz
• Band: Naturally vegetable-tanned cowhide leather straps, remborde, strikingly set with black and cream painted hand applied the company's L.A. studio. Previously fairly lightly worn but in very serviceable condition
• Crystal: Excellent condition
• Servicing: A watchmaker has performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. "La Californienne" is not associated with Cartier or Connoisseur of Time, though we will gladly service it for you. 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.
• 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