Cartier Tank Francaise 2465
R54,999.00
1 in stock
SKU: CAR-576Brand | Cartier |
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Model | 2465 |
Range | Cartier Tank Francaise |
Production Year | Unknown |
Box | No |
Papers | No |
Gender | Unisex |
Movement | Quartz |
Case size | 25mmx30mm |
Case material | Stainless steel |
Bracelet material | Stainless Steel |
Bezel Material | Stainless Steel |
Dial type | White Roman |
Water resistance | 3 ATM |
The Cartier Tank was released way back in 1917 and is one of the longest-running series in the watch world. Created by Louis Cartier himself, the often-imitated rectangular design pays homage to the Renault FT-17 tank used in the first world war and is one that has endured for over a century. Early Tank models were equipped with a hand-wound movement designed by LeCoultre and were produced in small numbers (less than 6,000 between 1917 and 1969), making pre-1970’s references very rare finds on the vintage market. The modern Tank has evolved and split off into several sub-series including the Tank Solo and Tank Americaine, but at the core of the collection remains the Tank Francaise. Only available with a traditional white roman numeral dial and in a choice of steel, yellow or rose gold cases, the Tank Francaise stays unapologetically true to Louis Cartier’s original design and is testament to just how right he got it over a century ago.
Specifications:
Case: Midsize (25mmx30mm), Stainless Steel
Bracelet: Stainless Steel with Hidden Double Fold Clasp
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: White Roman with Date at 3 o’clock
Movement: Quartz