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Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap
Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap

Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Details: • Model: Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic • Case: Stainless Steel, 31mm x 40.85mm • Movement: Automatic • Dial: Silver Opaline with Roman Numerals • Crystal: Sapphire • ...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Cartier Solo 2441 Brown Leather Strap Tank Watch
Cartier Solo 2441 Brown Leather Strap Tank Watch

Cartier Solo 2441 Brown Leather Strap Tank Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Tank is a legend. Designed by Louis Cartier in 1916, the legendary Tank watch is an icon of modern watchmaking. Quartz Movement. Case 25mm Wrist Fit: 8 inches Water-Resistant

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20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Cartier Paris gold plated with black leather strap buckle Tank watch
Cartier Paris gold plated with black leather strap buckle Tank watch

Cartier Paris gold plated with black leather strap buckle Tank watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The classic rectangular 30 mm x 21 mm case showcases the clean architectural lines that have defined the Tank silhouette for generations. Its gold plated finish radiates warmth and u...

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cartier Tank Louis Large 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch W1529756
Cartier Tank Louis Large 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch W1529756

Cartier Tank Louis Large 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch W1529756

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

18K yellow gold case, 18K yellow gold circular-grained crown set with a diamond, mineral crystal, silver-grained dial, Roman numerals, sword-shaped blued-steel hands, alligator strap...

Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Large 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch W1529756
Cartier Tank Louis Large 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch W1529756

Cartier Tank Louis Large 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch W1529756

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

18K yellow gold case, 18K yellow gold circular-grained crown set with a diamond, mineral crystal, silver-grained dial, Roman numerals, sword-shaped blued-steel hands, alligator strap...

Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine 1713 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Leather Strap Watch
Cartier Tank Americaine 1713 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Leather Strap Watch

Cartier Tank Americaine 1713 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Leather Strap Watch

By Cartier

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cartier Tank Americaine 1713 18K White Gold Diamond Leather Strap Watch Reference: 1713 Metal: 18k white gold Crystal: Sapphire Movement: Quartz Strap: Black leather strap, signs o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Vermeil Tank Quartz Argent 66001 with Leather Strap and Black Dial
Cartier Vermeil Tank Quartz Argent 66001 with Leather Strap and Black Dial

Cartier Vermeil Tank Quartz Argent 66001 with Leather Strap and Black Dial

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Cartier Tank 24mm gold vermeil with quartz movement. Features black dial, no numerals, screw down crown. - Brand: Cartier - Model: Tank - Bracelet Material: Leather (replace...

Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Tank Must Solarbeat Steel Full Set 2022 Leather Strap Quartz WSTA0060
Cartier Tank Must Solarbeat Steel Full Set 2022 Leather Strap Quartz WSTA0060

Cartier Tank Must Solarbeat Steel Full Set 2022 Leather Strap Quartz WSTA0060

By Cartier

Located in București, București

The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. The total lenght of the bracelet (case+bracelet) is between 13.5-17.5cm. The watch comes with the original box and docume...

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2010s Romanian Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Ref. 2385 White Dial Leather Strap Ladies
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Ref. 2385 White Dial Leather Strap Ladies

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Tank Francaise Ref. 2385 White Dial Leather Strap Ladies

By Cartier

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Cartier Movement: Swiss Made Quartz Movement Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Gross Weight: 27.5 Grams (including case, movement, and strap) Case Width: 20mm (not inc...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Must de Cartier Tank Watch
Vintage Cartier Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Must de Cartier Tank Watch

Vintage Cartier Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Must de Cartier Tank Watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Vintage Cartier Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil Must de Cartier Tank Watch.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Cartier Tank Solo Ref. 3167 18K Rose Gold Steel Leather Strap Box
Cartier Tank Solo Ref. 3167 18K Rose Gold Steel Leather Strap Box

Cartier Tank Solo Ref. 3167 18K Rose Gold Steel Leather Strap Box

By Cartier

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 3167 Model: Cartier Tank Solo Case Material: 18K Rose Gold with Stainless Steel Caseback Band: Brown Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver ...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 Ref 2241 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Box Papers
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 Ref 2241 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Box Papers

Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 Ref 2241 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Box Papers

By Cartier

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: W1529756 / Ref 2441 Year: 2017 Model: Cartier Tank Louis Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Burgundy Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dia...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Ladies Tank Louis WGTA0010 3814 Leather Strap 18K Rose Gold Box Paper
Cartier Ladies Tank Louis WGTA0010 3814 Leather Strap 18K Rose Gold Box Paper

Cartier Ladies Tank Louis WGTA0010 3814 Leather Strap 18K Rose Gold Box Paper

By Cartier

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: WGTA0010 / 3814 Year: 2021 Model: Cartier Tank Louis Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Brown Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver Guillo...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Americaine Large 1741 18K White Gold Leather Strap
Cartier Tank Americaine Large 1741 18K White Gold Leather Strap

Cartier Tank Americaine Large 1741 18K White Gold Leather Strap

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1741 Model: Cartier Tank Americaine Large Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Blue Leather Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Silver Guilloche Face...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier yellow gold Tank Louis Wristwatch
Cartier yellow gold Tank Louis Wristwatch

Cartier yellow gold Tank Louis Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bethesda, MD

This Cartier Tank Louis 18 karat leather strap watch features a stylish tank case, classic white roman dial with blue steel hands.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 'Tank Louis' Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch
Cartier 'Tank Louis' Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch

Cartier 'Tank Louis' Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Cartier 'Tank Louis' ladies watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold features a classic rectangular case measuring 28 x 20 mm. The porcelain dial is in pristine condition, wit...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 'Tank Louis' Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch
Cartier 'Tank Louis' Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch

Cartier 'Tank Louis' Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Cartier 'Tank Louis' watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold features a classic rectangular case measuring 28 x 20 mm. The cream-colored dial is completed with black Roman nu...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Américaine Yellow Gold and Diamond Leather Strap Ladies Watch
Cartier Tank Américaine Yellow Gold and Diamond Leather Strap Ladies Watch

Cartier Tank Américaine Yellow Gold and Diamond Leather Strap Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Mechanical movement with automatic winding, Swiss made. Original green leather strap with gold deployant buckle. The watch is presented with original box and extra Cartier black leat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Américaine White Gold and Diamond Leather Strap Ladies Watch
Cartier Tank Américaine White Gold and Diamond Leather Strap Ladies Watch

Cartier Tank Américaine White Gold and Diamond Leather Strap Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Mechanical movement with automatic winding, Swiss made. Original black leather strap with deployant buckle is brand new from Cartier.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unused Cartier Tank "MC Skeleton" 18k White Gold Wristwatch Ref W5310026
Unused Cartier Tank "MC Skeleton" 18k White Gold Wristwatch Ref W5310026

Unused Cartier Tank "MC Skeleton" 18k White Gold Wristwatch Ref W5310026

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

New old stock. Cartier Tank MC Skeleton Large Palladium watch on leather strap with Cartier 18k white gold deployant buckle.

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Palladium

Cartier, Tank American Diamonds, Yellow Gold, Leather Strap, WB705631
Cartier, Tank American Diamonds, Yellow Gold, Leather Strap, WB705631

Cartier, Tank American Diamonds, Yellow Gold, Leather Strap, WB705631

By Cartier

Located in Heerlen, NL

One (1) Yellow Gold Lady's Watch, leather strap and 18K. yellow Gold folding Buccle.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Divan 2599 Stainless Steel Leather Strap Ladies Watch
Cartier Tank Divan 2599 Stainless Steel Leather Strap Ladies Watch

Cartier Tank Divan 2599 Stainless Steel Leather Strap Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company - Cartier Model - Tank Divan Case Metal - Stainless Steel Case Measurement - 32mm Bracelet - Black Leather Strap - some wear (check pics) Dial - White Bezel - Stainless Steel...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small Louis Cartier Tank Green Leather Strap, Quartz, 18 Karat Gold, Warranty
Small Louis Cartier Tank Green Leather Strap, Quartz, 18 Karat Gold, Warranty

Small Louis Cartier Tank Green Leather Strap, Quartz, 18 Karat Gold, Warranty

By Cartier

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Small Louis Cartier Tank Green Leather Strap, Quartz, 18K Yellow Gold, Warranty.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Must Tank Mechanical Tri-Tone Dial Yellow Vermeil Watch on Leather Strap
Cartier Must Tank Mechanical Tri-Tone Dial Yellow Vermeil Watch on Leather Strap

Cartier Must Tank Mechanical Tri-Tone Dial Yellow Vermeil Watch on Leather Strap

By Cartier

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Cartier Must Tank Mechanical Tri-Tone Dial Yellow Vermeil Watch SERIAL No: 3175121 MOVEMENT: MECHANICAL HAND WINDING CASE MATERIAL: YELLOW VERMEIL (STERLING SILVER BASE) CONDITION:...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Yves Saint Laurent

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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Cartier Tank Leather Strap For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier tank leather strap you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 14 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cartier tank leather strap from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a cartier tank leather strap featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cartier tank leather strap, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Cartier Tank Leather Strap?

On average, a cartier tank leather strap at 1stDibs sells for $8,158, while they’re typically $1,500 on the low end and $14,782 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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