| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-53-01 |
Very good Reprinted HANDS Original |
Brand Cartier/ European Watch & Clock Co.
Model Tank 8-Days
Year circa 1940
Movement No. 34865
Case No. 28829/6434/ 34685/28830
Bracelet 18k yellow gold bracelet with Cartier numbers and French import stamps, approx. overall length 163 mm
Caliber ébauche Lecoultre 124, 18 jewels
Dimensions 22 x 39 (including lugs) mm
Signature Dial, case and movement (European Watch Co.)
Accessories fitted box
Notes
Initially developed for clocks, it wasn’t long before the ease of winding once
for a duration of 8 days would be translated into wristwatches.
Cartier would use a twin barrel to ensure the power reserve needed, this yellow gold example has been kept in particularly good condition. Showing crisp numbers to the outer case and according to research less than 10 examples in all materials were produced.
Cartier would use a twin barrel to ensure the power reserve needed, this yellow gold example has been kept in particularly good condition. Showing crisp numbers to the outer case and according to research less than 10 examples in all materials were produced.