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.

No watches better embody the best attributes of a Cartier than the renowned Tank models. Designed personally by Louis Cartier in 1917 and patterned after an army tank, it symbolized speed and achievement, and today, these watches are easily recognized across as room as a Cartier.

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

Today's offering showcases this classic and all-original ladies Cartier tank watch. It features an iconic tank case that is 18K gold plated over sterling silver, Cartier signed dial with a brown marbleized finish, and signed Cartier movement. 

It is in honest original condition, all original down to the dial, hands, and sapphire winding crown. The case is excellent condition with light remnants of wear throughout and still retains its protective sticker. Its chocolate brown dial is original and untouched and showcases the surface crazing almost always present on these lacquered dials.

One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a correct new-old-stock crystal. Included with the sale is the watch's original Cartier band. We have also installed a new Teju lizard strap with the watch's original Cartier buckle to make it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Accompanying the watch are its complete set of original Cartier box, certificate and booklets showing a sale date of March 1980.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function.

• Manufacturer: Cartier
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Lady Tank (Mechanical)
• Serial no.: 3,110,948
• Date sold: March 29, 1980
• Functions: Hours and Minutes
• Designed for: Women
• Case material: 18K gold plating over sterling silver
• Case markings (outside): Cartier, Paris, 925 Argent, Plaque G20M, SWISS, official Cartier registration numbers
• Case condition: Excellent with light wear throughout. It has never been polished. Very slight gold wear through on the back edge. Presents nicely on the wrist.
• Dimensions: 20.5mm diameter (excluding crown), 28mm long lug tip to tip
• Dial: Chocolate brown with marbleized finish, Cartier signature in gilt that has slightly faded, original, good condition with one small spot of aging and surface crazing visible at certain angles
• Hands: Original, gold 'epees'
• Movement type: Signed Cartier, mechanical, manually wound, 17 Jewels, shock resistant
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: 1. Watch's original Cartier band, worn condition. 2. Genuine Teju lizard, brand new and unused, with watch's original Cartier gold plated buckle. We also stock a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Crystal type: Mineral glass, correct new-old-stock
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it and installed a correct new-old-stock crystal
• 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: Complete set. BOX - Original Cartier box; PAPERS - Original certificate and booklets
• 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