Cartier Tank Américaine CPCP 18k White Gold Ref.1736

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The Watch

In 1917, Louis Cartier introduced the Tank- which has arguably become the brand's most iconic model. It is storied that the first prototype Tank was presented to the US General John Pershing a year later. Since then, Cartier has created many versions of the Tank design, including but not limited to, the Tank Louis, Tank Cintrée, and Tank Normale. The Tank Americaine was introduced in 1989 and immediately became a classic. Inspired by the lines of the Tank Cintrée, the Americaine features a slightly bolder and more athletic profile.

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Launched in the mid to late 1990s as one of the few manual-wind Tank Americaine references that Cartier has ever produced, the ref.1736 features a long curved 18ct white gold case on a crocodile strap. Powered by the manual-wind cal. 430MC movement, based on the Piaget cal. 430P. Stunning silver guilloche dial with black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and Cartier's emblematic sapphire cabochon winding crown that complete its aesthetic and allow it to seamlessly slot into Cartier's incredibly wide-ranging collection of Tank models.

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Today's example is number 579 of the limited release and the Watch came back from the Cartier Service Centre in January 2024, The Movement was fully serviced and is running like a dream. These works come with the remainder of the 2 year Cartier Warranty.
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Accompanied by the original Leather Strap and 18k White Gold Buckle, Service Papers and Cartier Service Pouch/Bag.
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The Specs

Age: c.1990s.
Reference: 1736-1.
Calibre: 430 MC (Piaget 430P).
Movement: Manual Wind.
Timekeeping: Keeping Excellent time.
Service History: Fully Serviced by Cartier January 2024.
Dial: Cartier Guilloché Dial.
Case: 18k White Gold.
Case Size: 27 x 45 mm.
Bezel: Solid 18k Gold.
Water Resistant?: Yes, 30m.
Hands: Cartier Blued-Steel Handset.
Crystal: Original Sapphire Crystal.
Crown: Cartier Crown Set with Sapphire Cabochon.
Strap/Bracelet: On the Original Cartier Paris Dark Blue Leather Strap with 18k White Gold Buckle.
Box and Papers: No.
Getting Acquainted

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Bits that stand out:
- Serviced by Cartier January 2024.
- Superb Quality.
- Guilloché Dial.
-18k White Gold Case.
- Original Strap and 18k Buckle.
-  Cabochon Crown.
-Limited Release.
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Nitty Gritty:
- The Case was not refinished by Cartier and remains unpolished with scratches throughout the Case and Bezel.

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Overall the Tank is in very good pre-owned condition.
The Case has not been polished and has marks throughout.
The Crown is in excellent condition.
Crystal is in very good shape.
The Dial is mint.
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Photographed on a 7in Wrist.