Pre-Owned Cartier Tank Watches

Choosing a pre-owned Cartier Tank

Louis Cartier designed the Tank in 1917, inspired, so the story goes, by the outline of the tanks he saw in the First World War. Its rectangular case, with the side bars of the case running into the strap, became one of the defining shapes of the twentieth century, worn by everyone from film stars to presidents, and it’s as elegant today as it ever was.

Every Tank we sell is authenticated by our specialists, serviced in our Birmingham atelier and covered by our 3-year warranty. You can also see the Tanks we’ve sold before on this page, a useful guide to the models, sizes and prices to expect.

Tank models explained

• Tank Louis Cartier. The purest expression of the design, usually in gold on a leather strap.
• Tank Française. Introduced in 1996 and refreshed in 2023, with a chain-link bracelet that flows from the case, and a favourite for everyday wear.
• Tank Américaine. A longer, curved case that wraps around the wrist.
• Tank Solo and Tank Must. Clean, modern versions in steel, with the Tank Must relaunched in 2021, and the most accessible way into a Cartier Tank.

Sizes and movements

Most Tanks come in small, medium and large sizes, and many use quartz movements, which keep them slim and accurate. Larger and gold models are often mechanical, either self-winding or hand-wound, and each listing tells you which.

Why buy your Tank from us

• Checked by specialists. Authenticated and serviced in our own atelier before it’s listed.
• 3-year warranty. Our own warranty comes with every watch we sell.
• Free next-day UK delivery. Fully insured and signed for, with 14 days to return an online purchase.
• Try it on. Visit our showroom at 12 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, seven days a week.

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