FS: Neo-Vintage Cartier Pre-CPCP 18k Tank Louis w/Guilloché Dial & Piguet Mvmnt

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Up for sale is this classic Men's Cartier Tank Louis Cartier in solid 18k Yellow Gold with stunning silver guilloché Roman numeral dial. Produced in limited numbers from the mid-1980s until 1998, this watch precedes the now discontinued and dearly loved Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP) line and marked the return of Cartier to using truly high quality movements again after many years in the ETA and quartz wilderness. It features the very slim Cartier caliber 021, which is based on the Frederic Piguet cal. 21P, and comes on a genuine Cartier black crocodile strap with signed solid 18k gold Cartier ardillon buckle. This classic dress watch is in overall Excellent and, I believe, unpolished original condition.

While I do not know the service history of this beautiful watch, it is running strong and keeping good time. If you would like me to have it serviced before I send it to you, I can arrange that for a nominal fee and then this Tank will come with a 6-month movement warranty.

This gorgeous and scarce all-gold pre-CPCP Tank Louis would make an excellent addition for the sophisticated gentleman (or the sexy, confident lady) who wants the best quality solid gold classic Cartier Tank in their collection.

The asking price for this fantastic 18k Cartier Tank Louis with 18k Cartier buckle is $3250 USD. This price includes fully insured FedEx shipping worldwide. Bank Wire preferred. Paypal is OK on this watch with buyer paying the fees (+3%). Other payment options upon application. Watch will ship upon full clearance of the funds, as well as any necessary bank vetting. Payment must be made in US DOLLARS.

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CASE & BACK: This fantastically designed Tank with screwed water resistant case measures 23mm wide (not including crown) x 30mm long, the classic Men's size and as timeless today as when Louis Cartier designed it in back in 1919. As far I can tell, the case appears to have never been polished and so while it shows some signs of wear and small scratches it is super fat--Excellent pre-owned condition with no major dings. The back also appears never to have been polished and, as you can see, apparently the previous owner wore this Tank with a round caseback sticker, so the wear pattern is uneven, which is actually more pronounced in the photos than in real life--Very Good to Excellent. However, all pertinent Cartier nomenclature is essentially brand new and I imagine a talented watchmaker could brush the back for a more even appearance. The gold case screws are in Near Mint condition, with the screw heads showing negligible wear. Also note that the case is delightfully thin because of the slim Piguet movement--at just 5mm to the top of the crystal, this tank is much sleeker and less chunky than your average Vermeil and very nearly Ultra-Thin thin!

DIAL & HANDS: Absolutely stunning "Lotus" or "Sunburst" pattern guilloché Roman numeral dial in bright white Mint condition. For me, this sort of engine turned dial is infinitely more attractive than the standard white enamel finish of most Tanks. Blued steel epée hands are also Mint and of course the "secret" signature at "7" is present (although how secret can it be if everyone knows to look for it? ).

MOVEMENT: This great Tank Louis features the manual wind Cartier caliber 021, which is based on the Frederic Piguet 21P, in strong running condition. While I do not know the service history I do guarantee it to be working properly at the time of shipment. As stated above, you can also choose to have the watch preemptively overhauled by my watchmaker for a nominal charge and a 6-month guarantee for normal, non-abusive use (please allow 2-4 weeks turnaround time). It's great to own a solid gold Tank with a mechanical movement but it's even better to own one with a truly great movement like this one--it's sure to be appreciated by aficionados of the marque today and in the future.

CROWN: Classic Near Mint Cartier knurled gold, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown fits snugly against the case, winds the movement and pulls out to the time setting position exactly as designed.

CRYSTAL: The slightly domed rectangular sapphire crystal has some very minor scratches from wear, Excellent+.

STRAP: This great Tank comes on a nearly new Austrian-made genuine Cartier glossy black crocodile strap. It also has its genuine solid 18k Cartier ardillon buckle in Excellent condition, a significant value in it's own right. This classic Tank takes 18mm straps.

I make absolutely NO guarantees for the water resistance of this watch

This guaranteed 100% authentic Cartier is offered with a 3-day inspection period from the date of receipt and may be returned for a full refund (less any shipping costs incurred by the buyer). This refund is unconditional and once I get the watch back in exactly the same condition as it was sent to you, your money will be refunded. Of course, once the 3 days are over the sale will be considered FINAL.

Thanks for looking,
T.
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