Cartier Tank Américaine SM - 2013

Cartier Tank Américaine SM (18K Pink Gold, 2013, Box & Papers)

Less a watch than a piece of jewellery that happens to tell the time. The Cartier Tank, born in 1917, defined what a rectangular wristwatch could be — and the Tank Américaine, introduced in 1989, is its elongated, curved interpretation. The entire case arcs gently to follow the wrist, giving it a sense of fit that stands apart even within the Tank family.

The case is 18K pink gold — a quieter, warmer tone than yellow gold, one that settles naturally against the skin. A silvered grained dial with Roman numerals, blued-steel sword hands, and a faceted sapphire on the crown: the details Cartier has kept unchanged for a century, all present here.

At just 19mm wide, the SM size sits on the wrist more like a slender bangle than a watch. The black leather strap against the long gold case does its work quietly — a glimpse from beneath a shirt cuff is enough to bring an outfit together, with a jacket or a knit, in any season.

Produced around 2013, this piece comes with its guarantee card (dated 26 August 2013) and original box. There are faint scratches on the bezel, but the watch remains in very clean condition overall. A solid gold Cartier, complete with papers — chosen for someone who intends to keep it for a long time.

Material: 18K pink gold case / leather strap with 18K pink gold buckle

Reference: W2607456

Movement: Quartz

Dial: Silver

Case size: approx. 19mm × 35mm (including lugs)

Wrist size: approx. 14.5cm–17.5cm

Year: circa 2013 (guarantee dated 26 August 2013)

Included: original box (outer and inner boxes show age-related wear), guarantee card

Condition: Faint scratches on the bezel; otherwise very clean overall. Please refer to the photos for details. Tested and working at the time of shipment. As with any quartz watch, vibration during transit may shift the battery and pause the movement — reseating the battery resolves this in most cases. Covered by our 6-month working guarantee.

Sourced from: Japan