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Cartier Tank Américaine Reference W2620031-2503

Partially verified

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.

Frontal view of the Cartier Tank Américaine on an 18K rose gold scale-link bracelet
Frontal view of the Cartier Tank Américaine on an 18K rose gold scale-link bracelet — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
W2620031
Catalogue / lot identifier
AS11886
Source-reported date
21st century
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 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.

Evidence for this section
  • “elongated case featuring a gently curved caseback”
  • “Measuring 19mm x 34.8 mm”
  • “smooth brancards”
  • “sapphire-set cabochon crown and a sapphire crystal”
  • “scale-link bracelet in 18K rose gold with a hidden butterfly clasp”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “satin silver guilloché dial”
  • “fitted with an inner 'railroad' minute track and blued steel 'sword' handset”
  • “printed 'Roman' indices”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “handy quartz movement”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer caliber designation for this quartz movement?
  • What is the specific production date range for the W2620031 reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Tank Américaine Reference W2620031-2503
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCartier“Vendor: Cartier”
ReferenceW2620031-2503“W2620031-2503”
Case Material18K rose gold“cased in 18K rose gold”
Dimensions19mm x 34.8 mm“19mm x 34.8 mm”
DialSatin silver guilloché with Roman numerals“satin silver guilloché dial with printed 'Roman' indices”
Bracelet18K rose gold scale-link“scale-link bracelet in 18K rose gold”
MovementQuartz“handy quartz movement”
CrystalSapphire“sapphire crystal”

Visible details

  • Curved case profile
  • Sapphire cabochon crown
  • 18K rose gold scale-link bracelet
  • Blued steel sword-shaped hands

Research qualifications

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

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

Consulted source

ساعت Cartier Tank Americaine رفرنس W2620031

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record c8741fd66f

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