WTS: Cartier Tank Americaine XL 2521

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Price:
USD 7,900.00

Item:
Cartier Tank Americaine XL 2521

Movement:
Automatic

Dated:
circa 2005

Accessories:
Original Strap and Original Buckle

Condition:
- Good pre-owned condition
- White gold case has some notable scratches from prior wear near the 3 and 9 o'clock
- Dial is clean
- Caseback in very good condition
- Light hairlines on crystal

Description:

This is the Cartier Tank Americaine XL 2521. The history of the Cartier Tank is one that barely needs any introduction, given that it has been covered excessively. The origins of the Tank began in 1917, inspired by war machines of the same name. Given the success of the original Tank, Cartier began to vary the types of Tank to leverage on the success of the model. The iconic original curved Tank, the Cintree, was introduced in 1921. This was something refreshing and unexpected, for a curved watch was not something that was anticipated to be well received in the more conservative times of the past. In 1989, the Tank Americaine was introduced as another variation. As the 90s ushered in the era of larger timepieces, the bigger Tank Americaine was befitting of the trends at that time. Reminiscent of a Cintree, the Americaine had a curved case with a much flatter caseback. It wears unlike the Cintree given that the Cintree shapes the wrist and the Americaine sits on it. This variant of the Tank Americaine is the XL in white gold and is less commonly available in the market. The case dimensions are 26.5 x 46 and it runs on the Cal 500MC automatic movement.

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