Rare Vintage 1970s Oversized Cartier Tank Tropical Dial mechanical watch
Offering from my private collection. This is for the men or ladies who are looking for something special.
Search for example for a Rolex Submariner, you will find 100dreds if not thousands offered. Search for this watch and you will find less than a handful.A scarce and dramatic Low Quantity Production vintage circa 1970s Cartier Tank untouched! Mechanical hand wind model in quite remarkable original condition for a man or oversized for a womans wrist. 20 micron gold plated with a oversized distinctive large case with wide stepped and rounded sides which was considered oversized than any of the other Tank models in that time, hence Jumbo. It has the original untouched hand painted black roman numeral lacquered dial with matching steel black hands/pointers.
The dial is considered Tropical dial which has aged to a off-white patina color and has developed a "spider" dial, an effect that shows cracks throughout the dial, which is common among the older Cartier lacquer dials. It has a unusual large and original Cartier cabochon sapphire crown and a original Cartier caliber 2512 mechanical hand wind movement which still tick strong with approx 38 to 40 hours power reserve and sits on a vintage black Patek Philippe lizard watch strap band.
The watch measures approx 28mm Without crown and 38mm lug to lug. The Cristal glass has scratches but is original to the watch and the back has some wear. The item "Rare Vintage 1970s Oversized Cartier Tank Tropical Dial mechanical watch" is in sale since Sunday, August 4, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches". The seller is "any-antiques" and is located in London.This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Cartier
- Age Group: Adult
- Model: Cartier Tank
- Strap Colour: Black
- Case Colour: Gold
- Display: Analogue
- Style: Big Face
- Department: Women
- Case Material: Gold Plated
- Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
- MPN: Does Not Apply