Cartier. Fine and Elegant Tank Americaine Rectangular-Shape Chronograph Wristwatch in White Gold, With Silver Roman Numbers Dial

Model: Tank Americain
Reference: 2312
Case Material: White Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 2000's
Movement: Quartz
Caliber: 212P T
Case N°: 101502CD
Dimensions: 45 x 26.5 mm
Signed: Dial, movement and case

Among the many models Cartier produced of the Tank such as the Cintrée, the Chinoise or Louis Cartier Tank, that are all simply amazing, probably the most appreciated remains the Tank Americaine, created in 1989. The present lot made in the 2000s is a specimen realized in 18k white gold equipped with the particular feature of the chronograph complication, difficult to find in models like this one. The two rectangular pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock to activate, stop and reset the chrono are recorded by the sub dial located in the unusual position at 5 o’clock. At 12 the date counter, blue steel hands and inside the minutes closed track while, to close the composition, are painted the Roman indexes.

Estimate € 5000 - 10000

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