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Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Cartier Tank Américaine is an 18ct white gold automatic chronograph wristwatch measuring 5 cm in length by 3 cm in width. The rectangular signed silvered dial displays Roman numerals, three subsidiary dials, blued hands, and a curved date aperture positioned beneath twelve o'clock. The white gold case features two rectangular pushers and a faceted cabochon crown. According to the auctioneer, the glazed display caseback reveals an automatic movement and is marked 750, 2894, and 102660MX Swiss Made. The watch is fitted to a black leather strap with an 18ct white gold deployment clasp and includes accompanying presentation items.

Front view of the Cartier Tank Américaine chronograph wristwatch dial and rectangular white gold case
Front view of the Cartier Tank Américaine chronograph wristwatch dial and rectangular white gold case — Bellmans. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
app.bellmans.co.uk
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
2894
Catalogue / lot identifier
1725
Source-reported date
2008-03-20
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
102660MX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Features

The Cartier Tank Américaine is constructed from 18ct white gold and features a rectangular case measuring 5 cm in length by 3 cm in width. The case incorporates a winding crown set with a dark cabochon gem, positioned between two rectangular chronograph pushers.

The watch is secured to a black leather strap featuring a Cartier 18ct white gold deployment clasp. The auctioneer notes the caseback is glazed with visible movement, though this component is not visible in the supplied imagery.

Evidence for this section
  • “length of case 5cm x width 3cm”
  • “the watch 18ct white gold”
  • “with a Cartier 18ct white gold deployment clasp”
  • “Winding crown set with a dark cabochon gem flanked by two rectangular chronograph pushers.”
  • “the caseback glazed with visible movement”

Dial and Configuration

The rectangular dial is signed and silvered, featuring Roman hour numerals and three subsidiary dials. A curved aperture is positioned below the twelve o'clock marker.

The dial layout includes a minute track and indicates the presence of a date function via the sub-twelve o'clock aperture.

Evidence for this section
  • “The rectangular signed silvered dial with Roman hour numerals”
  • “with three subsidiary dials and aperture below twelve o'clock”

Reported Markings and Accompanying Items

The caseback is reported to be marked '750 2894 102660MX Automatic Swiss Made'.

The lot includes a spare leather strap, receipt, booklet, case, bag, and a Certificate Booklet dated March 20th 2008.

Evidence for this section
  • “detailed 750 2894 102660MX Automatic Swiss Made”
  • “Certificate Booklet dated March 20th 2008”
  • “with a spare leather strap, with receipt, Certificate Booklet dated March 20th 2008, a booklet, case and bag”

Open research questions

  • Verify the movement caliber associated with Cartier reference 2894.
  • Clarify the dial's numeral configuration regarding the source's mention of both Roman and Arabic numerals.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Dimensions5 cm x 3 cm“length of case 5cm x width 3cm”
Case Material18ct white gold“the watch 18ct white gold”
Caseback Markings750 2894 102660MX Automatic Swiss Made“detailed 750 2894 102660MX Automatic Swiss Made”
Clasp18ct white gold deployment clasp“with a Cartier 18ct white gold deployment clasp”
Certificate Booklet DateMarch 20th 2008“Certificate Booklet dated March 20th 2008”

Visible details

  • Rectangular curved white gold case showing noticeable fine surface scratches and scuffing.
  • Silvered guilloché dial with Roman numerals, minute track, and three subsidiary dials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock.
  • Curved date aperture located just beneath the XII numeral.
  • Winding crown set with a dark cabochon gem flanked by two rectangular chronograph pushers.
  • Black alligator-embossed leather strap attached to the hooded lugs.

Research qualifications

  • Glazed caseback and movement details are source-reported and not visible in the supplied front-facing photograph.
  • Accompanying booklets, spare strap, and certificate dated March 20th 2008 are source-reported.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record d9053e7564

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