CARTIER - Lot 6
CARTIER American Tank "Chronoreflex", réf. 1730, n°269543CD Circa 2000 18k (750) yellow gold wristwatch chronograph with calendar Case: rectangular curvex, winding crown adorned with a faceted sapphire, screw closure, signed Dial: silvered, Roman numerals, 2 counters for chronograph, sub-dial for date indication, railway minute track, signed Movement: chronoreflex quartz, signed Buckle: gold folding clasp, numbered 19989 Size: 44 x 26 mm Gross weight: 61.92 g. With: case and surboîte Introduced in 1989 to the Cartier collections, the Tank Américaine is inspired by the design of the 1920s Tank Cintrée. In 1994, a chronograph version appeared, marketed under reference 2312 and equipped with a Chronoflex quartz movement. Invented by Piaget in 1991, the Chronoflex was one of the world's smallest quartz movements. Combining a calendar and a chronograph, this remains a special watch in the Cartier universe. Bibliography: Franco Cologni, "Cartier, la montre Tank, icône du temps", Flammarion, Paris, 2012, a similar example reproduced on p.167. A 18k yellow gold quartz chronograph wristwatch, gold bracelet with deployant clasp signed. With a presentation box and outer packaging Introduced to the Cartier collections in 1989, the Tank Américaine was inspired by the design of the 1920s Tank Cintrée. In 1994, a chronograph version appeared, marketed under reference 2312 and equipped with a Chronoflex quartz movement. Invented by Piaget in 1991, the Chronoflex was one of the world's smallest quartz movements. Featuring a calendar and a chronograph, this remains a special watch in the Cartier universe. Condition report given for information only: Movement operational at time of writing, (battery replaced in November 2024). Sold as is, without warranty. Good general condition. A few scratches. Well-preserved dial. Synthetic sapphire crystal. Condition report given as an indication : At the time of cataloguing, movement is ticking (battery removed on November 2024). Sold as is, without warranty. Good condition. Lights scuffs. Well-preserved dial. Synthetic gem.
