Cartier Tank wristwatch, ref. 2782
Switzerland, around 1990
Cartier - French jewelry and watch manufacturer, founded in 1847 in Paris
Cartier leather pouch
Quartz movement, hour, minute
Silver dial, blued hands
Watch case of 950 platinum; Cabochon crown
Original, dark blue leather strap with original 18K white gold folding clasp
Serial Nr. 90522CE
Watch case and clasp are hallmarked
Case size: 26 x 34 mm; height: 6 mm
Length of strap: 19 cm; Lugs width: 20 mm
Total weight: 74 g
Full functional, very good condition with minor traces of wear

This Cartier Tank wristwatch, ref. 2782, was made in Switzerland around 1990. The watch is fitted with a quartz movement and displays hour and minute. The silver dial shows blued hands. The watch case is made of 950 platinum. The watch has an original, dark blue leather strap with original 18 karat white gold folding clasp and cabochon crown. The serial number is 90522CE. The watch case and clasp are hallmarked.

The watch case size is 26 x 34 mm and the height is 6 mm. The strap is 19 cm long. The watch weighs 74 grams. The timepiece is in very good condition with minor traces of wear. During in house testing the watch was fully functional. Long-term precision and regularity cannot be guaranteed. The watch ships with an original Cartier leather pouch.

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Cartier

The exclusive French jeweler and watch company Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 and gained international renown in 1904 with the ‘Santos de Cartier’, a wristwatch created for the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont. A further milestone in the history of modern watchmaking was the introduction of the Tank watch in 1917, which was inspired by British First World War tanks. With their Paris boutique established in the Rue de la Paix, Cartier soon opened further branches in London, New York and St. Petersburg to cater to the demand of a growing international clientele. Cultivating ties to important members of the aristocracy, Cartier became the supplier to the most notable royal dynasties of the 20th century. Since the beginning, the Maison created innovative pieces of jewelry, inspired by the flora and fauna, often characterized by innovative shapes and extravagant color combination as seen in their ‘Tutti Frutti’ signature style. In addition to exquisite floral motifs Cartier has conceived a fanciful menagerie including exotic birds caught in full flight, sacred creatures from ancient Egypt, wondrous chimeras and fierce felines. The typical Panthère motif was first introduced in 1914 with a women's watch, in 1935 with a ring for the Duchess of Windsor and was later transformed into the famous jewelry series ‘Panthère de Cartier’. The theme was significantly developed by Jeanne Toussaint, nicknamed ‘La Panthère’, who was the creative director of Fine Jewelry from 1933 and as a metaphor of femininity the panther remains an icon of the House of Cartier. In addition to jewelry and watches, Cartier offers a wide range of various leather goods, perfumes, pens, lighters, sunglasses and all sorts of accessories. To this day creations by Cartier are must-haves in the international luxury segment.

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