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Wristwatch · Rectangular dress watch

Cartier Tank Men's Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Cartier Tank men's wristwatch, dating to circa 1980, features a rectangular 18K white gold case measuring 28 by 36 mm. According to the source, it houses an automatic caliber 2671 movement configured for time-only display. The white dial is set with elongated black Roman numerals, an inner rectangular minute track, and blued steel hands, marked with 'PARIS' below the six o'clock position. The winding crown is mounted with a blue cabochon. Christie's notes the watch is accompanied by an 18K white gold deployant clasp, a 2016 Cartier service invoice, and a presentation box.

Front view of the Cartier Tank wristwatch showing the white dial, blued hands, 18K white gold case, and cabochon crown
Front view of the Cartier Tank wristwatch showing the white dial, blued hands, 18K white gold case, and cabochon crown — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Rectangular dress watch
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
83
Source-reported date
circa 1980
Country
Not established
Source-reported serial
170020036

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 Construction

This Cartier Tank wristwatch features a rectangular case crafted from 18K white gold, measuring 28 by 36 mm. The design includes a winding crown set with a blue cabochon gem.

The timepiece is accompanied by an 18K white gold deployant clasp and a Cartier presentation box.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE MATERIAL: 18K white gold”
  • “DIAMETER: 28 x 36 mm”
  • “Winding crown set with a blue cabochon gem.”
  • “WITH: Cartier 18K white gold deployant clasp”
  • “Cartier presentation box”

Dial and Visual Features

The watch features a white dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and an inner chemin de fer minute track. Time is indicated via blued steel sword-style hands.

The dial is marked with 'PARIS' in miniature print beneath the Roman numeral VI.

Evidence for this section
  • “White rectangular dial featuring black Roman numeral hour markers and an inner chemin de fer minute track.”
  • “Blued steel sword-style hands indicating hours and minutes.”
  • “Marked 'PARIS' in miniature print beneath the Roman numeral VI.”

Movement and Maintenance

The watch houses an automatic caliber 2671 movement. According to the source, the movement was in working order at the time of cataloguing, though it has not been tested for accuracy.

The watch is dated to circa 1980 and includes a service invoice issued by Cartier dated 18.8.2016.

Evidence for this section
  • “CALIBER: 2671”
  • “MOVEMENT: Automatic”
  • “CIRCA: 1980”
  • “Service invoice issued by Cartier 18.8.2016”
  • “The movement is in working order at the time of cataloguing”
  • “The movement has not been tested for accuracy.”

Open research questions

  • What specific model variant or collection series does the serial number 170020036 correspond to within Cartier’s production archives?
  • Do records verify the movement components as original to the 1980 production date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Tank Men's Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material18K white gold“CASE MATERIAL: 18K white gold”
Dimensions28 x 36 mm“DIAMETER: 28 x 36 mm”
Caliber2671“CALIBER: 2671”
MovementAutomatic“MOVEMENT: Automatic”
Serial Number170020036“No. 170020036”
Circa1980“CIRCA: 1980”

Visible details

  • White rectangular dial featuring black Roman numeral hour markers and an inner chemin de fer minute track.
  • Winding crown set with a blue cabochon gem.
  • Blued steel sword-style hands indicating hours and minutes.
  • Marked 'PARIS' in miniature print beneath the Roman numeral VI.

Research qualifications

  • The displayed blue crocodile leather strap is for display purposes only and was not included with the sale.
  • Internal movement and case back are not visible in the photograph.

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

Consulted source

CARTIER, TANK MEN`S WRISTWATCH, No. 170020036, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 436d47b063

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