Description

This is the Cartier Tank Americaine 1735B from the CPCP collection. The history of the Cartier Tank is one that barely needs any introduction, given that it has been covered excessively. The origins of the Tank began in 1917, inspired by war machines of the same name. Given the success of the original Tank, Cartier began to vary the types of Tank to leverage on the success of the model. The iconic original curved Tank, the Cintree, was introduced in 1921. This was something refreshing and unexpected, for a curved watch was not something that was anticipated to be well received in the more conservative times of the past.

In 1989, the Tank Americaine was introduced as another variation. As the 90s ushered in the era of larger timepieces, the bigger Tank Americaine was befitting of the trends at that time. Reminiscent of a Cintree, the Americaine had a curved case with a much flatter caseback. It wears unlike the Cintree given that the Cintree shapes the wrist and the Americaine sits on it. In 1995, the white gold variant was introduced with a much shorter production period than its yellow and rose gold counterparts. It was only until many years later that Cartier decided to manufacture the Americaine in steel, which has then led to several later refinements in the model.

In addition, this particular Tank Americaine was from the Collection Privee Cartier Paris, or CPCP, collection. The collection ran for a decade from 1998 to 2008 as a celebration of the brand’s historically important and timeless models. All the watches were manufactured in precious metal with a guilloche design on the dial that ran on impressive movements. Highlighted by PARIS stamped directly under Cartier on the dial, CPCP Cartiers are amongst the most collectible within the brand. They have played a huge role in the revival of the brand in modern context and it speaks volumes that the brand's annual re-issue of a CPCP model is always highly anticipated.

Condition

This Cartier Tank Americaine 1735B is in very good pre-owned condition with only light signs of wear on the case. The caseback remains in excellent condition with crisp and clear engravings. The dial is clean and the crystal has no flaws. It comes without box or papers but with the original 18k Cartier deployment buckle. The watch has just been serviced and is in full working order.

Specifications

Brand Cartier

Model Tank Americaine

Reference 1735B

Movement Manual Wind

Case 26.5 x 45

Case material Yellow Gold

Bracelet material Leather

Year circa 2000s

Condition Very Good

Accessories None. Watch Only.

Limited No. Discontinued

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