Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2008-03-20
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Tank Américaine is an 18ct white gold automatic chronograph wristwatch measuring 5 cm in length by 3 cm in width. The rectangular signed silvered dial displays Roman numerals, three subsidiary dials, blued hands, and a curved date aperture positioned beneath twelve o'clock.
The white gold case features two rectangular pushers and a faceted cabochon crown. According to the auctioneer, the glazed display caseback reveals an automatic movement and is marked 750, 2894, and 102660MX Swiss Made. The watch is fitted to a black leather strap with an 18ct white gold deployment clasp and includes accompanying presentation items.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Clasp
- 18ct white gold deployment clasp
- Case Material
- 18ct white gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 5 cm x 3 cm
- Caseback Markings
- 750 2894 102660MX Automatic Swiss Made
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
- Certificate Booklet Date
- March 20th 2008
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular curved white gold case showing noticeable fine surface scratches and scuffing. • Silvered guilloché dial with Roman numerals, minute track, and three subsidiary dials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. • Curved date aperture located just beneath the XII numeral. • Winding crown set with a dark cabochon gem flanked by two rectangular chronograph pushers. • Black alligator-embossed leather strap attached to the hooded lugs.
- Dial and Configuration
- The rectangular dial is signed and silvered, featuring Roman hour numerals and three subsidiary dials. A curved aperture is positioned below the twelve o'clock marker. The dial layout includes a minute track and indicates the presence of a date function via the sub-twelve o'clock aperture.
- Case and External Features
- The Cartier Tank Américaine is constructed from 18ct white gold and features a rectangular case measuring 5 cm in length by 3 cm in width. The case incorporates a winding crown set with a dark cabochon gem, positioned between two rectangular chronograph pushers. The watch is secured to a black leather strap featuring a Cartier 18ct white gold deployment clasp. The auctioneer notes the caseback is glazed with visible movement, though this component is not visible in the supplied imagery.
- Reported Markings and Accompanying Items
- The caseback is reported to be marked '750 2894 102660MX Automatic Swiss Made'. The lot includes a spare leather strap, receipt, booklet, case, bag, and a Certificate Booklet dated March 20th 2008.
Identification
- Reference
- 2894
- Serial number
- 102660MX
- 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: Glazed caseback and movement details are source-reported and not visible in the supplied front-facing photograph.
- Research required: Accompanying booklets, spare strap, and certificate dated March 20th 2008 are source-reported.