Cartier Tank à Vis Dual Time
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2000
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Tank à Vis 'Dual Time' is a rectangular 18K white gold wristwatch manufactured circa 2000 as part of the 'Collection Privée, Tank à Vis' series. Measuring 28 x 32 mm with a thickness of 8 mm, the two-body case features a combination of polished and brushed surfaces, curved lugs, and a flat bezel secured by four screws.
The watch is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9901MC movement, which features rhodium plating, special Cartier decoration, 18 jewels, and a straight-line lever escapement. , an inner minute division, and a second independently adjustable time zone. The watch is equipped with a sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystals, and an 18K white gold deployant clasp. The auction description notes the piece is water-resistant and includes the original fitted box and certificate.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dual time wristwatch
- Maker
- Cartier
- Reference
- W1534351
- Dimensions
- 28 x 32 mm
- Case Number
- 318MG
- Case Material
- 18K white gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 318
- Movement Caliber
- 9901MC
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Movement
- The watch is powered by the Caliber 9901MC movement. This manual-wind mechanism is rhodium-plated and features specialized Cartier decoration. It contains 18 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. Operational precision is managed by a monometallic balance and a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The movement includes a shock absorber system and an index regulator for adjustments.
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece features a two-body rectangular case executed in 18K white gold. The design incorporates polished and brushed surfaces, complemented by curved lugs. A notable design element is the flat bezel, which is secured to the case via four visible screws at the corners. A transparent case back with eight screws allows for a view of the movement. The dial is rendered in a guilloché silver finish and features painted black numerals. It includes an inner minute division and is designed to display two time zones, with the second time zone being independently adjustable. The time is displayed via blued steel épée hands, and the watch features a cabochon sapphire-set winding crown.
- Visible features
- • Rectangular two-body case construction • Four visible screws on the bezel corners • Cabochon sapphire inset into the winding crown • Blued steel épée hands
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description reports the watch as being in 'Very good' overall condition based on their internal grading system. The case, dial, and movement are specifically designated as 'As new'. The piece is identified as part of the 'Collection Privée, Tank à Vis' series. The auction house confirms that the dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer.
Identification
- Reference
- W1534351
- Serial number
- 318MG
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Water-resistance is reported by the auction house but not tested
- Research required: Precise production location is not explicitly stated beyond Cartier, Paris attribution