Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Rose Gold Wristwatch, Ref. 1735 1
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 2010
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Tank Americaine, reference 1735 1, dates to circa 2010 according to the auction catalog. It features an 18k rose gold rectangular case measuring 26 mm by 44 mm.
The catalog reports it is powered by an 18-jewel Calibre 430 MC manual-wind movement, with the case back secured by eight screws. The silvered guilloché-engraved dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an inner minute track, blued steel sword hands, and a secret signature within the X numeral. It is fitted on a brown Cartier alligator leather strap with a signed 18k rose gold buckle.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 2010
- Type
- Rectangular manual wind wristwatch
- Model
- Tank Americaine
- Buckle
- Signed 18K rose gold buckle
- Movement
- 18-jewel Cal.430 MC manual wind
- Reference
- 1735 1
- Dimensions
- 26mm x 44mm
- Case Number
- No.C55471
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular curved rose gold case with wide polished brancards • Silvered dial with central guilloché finish, black Roman numerals, and inner railway minute track • Secret signature visible along the branch of the Roman numeral X at 10 o'clock • Blued steel sword-style hour and minute hands • Octagonal or fluted crown set with a dark cabochon stone at 3 o'clock • Brown alligator leather strap exhibiting noticeable creasing and surface wear near the lower lugs
- Dial and Visual Features
- The watch features a silvered dial with a central guilloché engraving. The layout includes black Roman numeral hour markers and a black inner railway minute track. Blued steel sword-style hands indicate the time. A distinct signature, referred to as the 'secret signature,' is located within the Roman numeral X at the 10 o'clock position.
- Movement and Attribution
- The watch is reported by the auction house to contain an 18-jewel Calibre 430 MC manual-wind movement. The case, dial, and movement are documented as signed by the maker. The manufacture date is listed as circa 2010. The auction house notes that they do not test watches for timekeeping accuracy and cannot confirm if individual elements are original or if replacements utilize original manufacturer parts.
- Case and External Construction
- The timepiece is identified as a Cartier Tank Américaine, reference 1735 1, featuring an 18K rose gold rectangular case. The housing is described as brushed and polished, measuring 26mm by 44mm. A notable design element is the crown set with a cabochon stone situated at the 3 o'clock position. The case back is secured by eight screws. The watch is presented on a brown Cartier alligator leather strap equipped with a signed 18K rose gold buckle. The auction report details surface scratches, discoloration across the case and buckle, and faint engraving on the case back.
Identification
- Reference
- 1735 1
- Serial number
- C55471
- 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: Movement Calibre 430 MC and case back are not visible in the supplied catalog image; details are taken from the auction house description.
- Research required: Auction report notes surface scratches and discolouration across the case, faint engraving to the back, and wear to the strap.