Cartier Tank Américaine in white gold, ref 1713, grey dial, full set

Maker: Cartier
Model: Tank Américaine in White Gold
Reference: 1713, W2605129
Year: 2000
Dial:  Grey guilloche dial pattern with painted white Arabic numerals
Case Material: white gold case with blue sapphire cabochon
Case Dimensions: 35mm length x 19mm width. 6.6mm thickness
Caliber: Cartier quartz caliber
Bracelet/Strap: grey leather Cartier strap (worn) and original 18k white gold deployant buckle.
Lug Width: 13mm
Serviced: yes, by Cartier Tokyo in 2021
Box/Papers: Full set. Comes with its original inner/outer Cartier box, booklet, certificate of guarantee and paper. Also comes with Cartier service papers from 2021

The Tank Américaine, first introduced in 1989, could be thought of as the modernized version of the Tank Cintrée. Despite the case having the same slim and curved features of the Cintrée, it has a more substantial size in response to the market asking for larger watches. As a result, the Tank Américaine was a modern wristwatch that had a more masculine feel than the Cintrée. A milestone in the evolution of the Tank, the Tank Américaine was the very first curved Tank watch from Cartier to be designed with a water resistant case. The model was initially developed for the American market, hence its name.

This sm-size Cartier Tank Américaine is crafted in 18k white gold. While the model typically features Cartier’s classic design language—cream dial with black Roman numerals—this rare variant stands out with a grey dial, detailed with a finely engraved triangular pattern and bold white painted Arabic numerals in a stylized Art Deco font. True to Cartier tradition, the white gold crown is set with a sky-blue sapphire cabochon.

The watch is in overall excellent condition. The case shows hairline scratches, consistent with gentle wear, but retains its crisp lines and edges. The original grey dial remains clean, with no marks or discoloration, and both the original hands and cabochon are in great shape. In 2021, the watch received a full service by Cartier Tokyo, including a complete overhaul of the quartz movement. A new battery was also recently installed.

It comes fitted with a grey Cartier leather strap (in worn but usable condition) and its original white gold Cartier-stamped deployant clasp. The watch is offered as a full set, including the original Cartier box, guarantee certificate (dated 2000), booklet, papers, and the 2021 Cartier Tokyo service documents.

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