Cartier Tank Américaine, Ref. 1720
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2000s
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Tank Américaine reference 1720 is an 18k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch catalogued to circa the 2000s. Featuring an elongated, curved case measuring 33 mm in height by 22 mm in width, the source notes it houses a battery-powered quartz movement providing two-hand timekeeping.
The white dial displays elongated black Roman numeral hour markers, an inner railway minute track, blued-steel hands, and the Cartier secret signature within the VII numeral. The beaded crown is set with a dark cabochon, and the watch is presented on a brown leather strap accompanied by an associated 18k gold Cartier buckle.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White
- Type
- Rectangular quartz wristwatch
- Circa
- 2000s
- Movement
- Quartz
- Reference
- 1720
- Dimensions
- 33 x 22mm (H x W)
- Accessories
- Cartier buckle in 18k gold
- Case Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial with elongated black Roman numerals and an inner railway minute track. • Blued-steel sword hands with a central circular pivot. • Secret 'CARTIER' signature integrated into the inner branch of the VII numeral. • Beaded yellow gold winding crown set with a dark cabochon. • Fitted with a brown leather strap displaying a textured skin pattern. • 'SWISS' printed below the VI numeral at the dial base.
- Dial Characteristics
- The watch features a white dial with elongated Roman numeral hour markers and blued-steel hands. It includes an inner railway minute track. The dial contains the Cartier secret signature integrated into the VII numeral and displays the 'SWISS' designation at the base.
- Identity and Construction
- This Cartier Tank Américaine, reference 1720, is catalogued to circa the 2000s. The watch features an 18k yellow gold case measuring 33 mm by 22 mm. The timepiece is fitted with a beaded yellow gold winding crown set with a dark cabochon and is presented on a brown calf leather strap with an associated 18k gold Cartier buckle.
- Mechanism and Condition Notes
- The movement is a quartz caliber providing time-only functions. It was reported in working order at the time of cataloguing, though it has not been tested for accuracy and a service is recommended. Condition reporting notes that the case exhibits scratches, hallmarks are visible on the case back, and the case back screws show signs of having been unscrewed. The dial and hands are reported to have developed light patina.
Identification
- Reference
- 1720
- 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: Case back, hallmarks, and movement are not depicted in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Source notes the strap as calf leather, though it displays an embossed or exotic texture in the photograph.