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Cartier Tank Américaine Reference W2620031-2503

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

21st century

Maker / issuer

Cartier

The Cartier Tank Américaine, reference W2620031, is a ladies' wristwatch constructed with an 18K rose gold case measuring 19mm by 34.8mm. The design features a curved, elongated case profile with smooth brancards, complemented by a crown set with a sapphire cabochon.

The dial is finished in satin silver with a guilloché pattern, featuring printed Roman numeral indices, an inner railroad-style minute track, and blued steel sword-shaped hands. The watch is powered by a quartz movement. It is fitted with an integrated 18K rose gold bracelet featuring a scale-link construction and a hidden butterfly clasp. The watch is protected by a sapphire crystal.

Evidence at a glance

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Technical characteristics

Dial
Satin silver guilloché with Roman numerals
Type
Quartz wristwatch
Maker
Cartier
Crystal
Sapphire
Bracelet
18K rose gold scale-link
Movement
Quartz
Reference
W2620031-2503
Dimensions
19mm x 34.8 mm
Case Material
18K rose gold
Place recorded
Switzerland
Maker / attribution
Cartier

Design

Dial and Hands
The watch displays a satin silver dial decorated with a guilloché finish. The layout includes printed black Roman numeral indices arranged in a rectangular path. An inner railroad-style minute track is positioned centrally on the dial. Time is indicated by a pair of blued steel sword-shaped hands. The dial is signed with the Cartier wordmark and includes the 'SWISS MADE' designation at the lower periphery, indicating its origins.
Case and Design
The Tank Américaine watch features an elongated 18K rose gold case that measures 19mm in width by 34.8mm in length. A defining feature of the case construction is its gently curved back, which follows the contour of the wrist. The case incorporates smooth, polished brancards that extend into the lug sections. The side of the case is fitted with a crown housing a blue sapphire cabochon, and the watch is protected by a sapphire crystal. The case is paired with an integrated scale-link bracelet crafted in matching 18K rose gold, which secures to the wrist via a hidden butterfly-style clasp.
Visible features
• Curved case profile • Sapphire cabochon crown • 18K rose gold scale-link bracelet • Blued steel sword-shaped hands
Movement and Function
The Cartier Tank Américaine W2620031 is equipped with a quartz movement. This type of caliber is intended for reliable timekeeping within the slim profile of the Américaine collection. The use of a quartz caliber allows for the maintenance of the watch's elongated proportions while ensuring ease of use for the wearer.

Identification

Reference
W2620031
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: The exact production year for this specific unit is not stated
  • Research required: The mechanical details of the quartz movement are not specified
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