CARTIER

Pre-owned Gold Watch In White

Cartier Tank Louis Mens Midsize Quartz Solid 18K Gold Watch - ""La Californienne"" Beautiful Condition - ""La Californienne"" Edition Designed personally by Louis Cartier in 1917 and patterned after an army tank, Cartier's Tank symbolized speed and achievement, and an unstoppable force. Today, these watches are easily recognized across as room as a Cartier. This Connoisseur of Time Certified Pre-Owned mens Tank Louis features a traditional solid 18K gold tank case, classic white Roman dial with blue steel hands, sapphire topped crown, and Cartier quartz movement that never needs to be wound. It is a ""La Californienne"" edition with custom hand-painted band. As an article about the company states in Vogue Magazine, ""Their finishing touch is the naturally vegetable-tanned cowhide leather straps, devoid of thick stitching (seen on most leather bands these days), and strikingly set with stripes of assorted colors applied by Garwacki’s steady hand in their L.a. studio. The carefully preserved heirlooms pay homage to their origin while still acknowledging today’s lean toward newness, all while maintaining competitive prices to their newer, untouched counterparts (and all with custom warranties). With the exception of the band, the watch has all of its original parts - the face repainted with the company's name at the bottom and the 18K gold case back stamped with the name. It presents in beautiful condition - the watch presents as a 9 out of 10. Its case presents as just short of mint. Its dial presents as mint. And its crystal is mint. A watchmaker has performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery. For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Accompanying it is a Cartier servicing pouch. Current Retail Price of a new Tank: $13,500.00 USD + tax. When this watch was sold by ""La Californienne"" it would have had a price similar to Cartier's retail price. An article in Vogue Magazine written about the company can be found here. Cartier: Celebrated for their impeccable quality and flawless designs, Cartier watches are among the most luxurious in the world. Worn by Bill Clinton, Elton John, and Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Aniston, Anna Wintour, and the late Princess Diana, the company's watches have long been favorites of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and any person desiring to wear a watch of distinction. Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Tank Quartz Serial no.: 810521625 Functions: Hours, Minutes Designed for: Men Case material: 18K gold Case markings (outside): Cartier, Paris, Tank Quartz, 18K Swiss, 810521625 Case condition: Presents as just short of mint. It perfectly retains all of its original markings. Dimensions: 23.5mm wide x 31mm long (26mm wide with crown). Case thickness approx. 6.5mm. Dial: White with painted black radial Roman numerals, signed Cartier, inner minute track, refinished to mint condition Hands: Original, blued steel épées Movement type: Swiss Cartier quartz Band: Naturally vegetable-tanned cowhide leather straps, remborde, strikingly set with black and cream painted hand applied the company's L.a. studio. Previously fairly lightly worn but in very serviceable condition Crystal: Excellent condition Servicing: A watchmaker has performed any needed servicing and installed a new battery. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; Papers - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity SKU 9719