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Cartier Tank Platinum

Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold

Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

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Cartier Platinum Tank Chinoise Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 2685G
Cartier Platinum Tank Chinoise Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 2685G

Cartier Platinum Tank Chinoise Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 2685G

By Cartier

Located in Bologna, IT

Cartier Cartier Tank Chinoise Ref. 2685G Platinum Case Silvered Guilloché Dial with Roman Numerals 18K White Gold Cartier Deployante Manual Winding Dimensions: 29 x 29 mm Yea...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Tank Americaine Platinum "Mecanique" Ltd of 100
Cartier Tank Americaine Platinum "Mecanique" Ltd of 100

Cartier Tank Americaine Platinum "Mecanique" Ltd of 100

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Up for sale is a Cartier Tank Americaine Platinum "Mecanique" Ltd of 100 with the highest level of the mechanical movement.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Chinoise Large Model Platinum with Diamonds Unworn Full Set
Cartier Tank Chinoise Large Model Platinum with Diamonds Unworn Full Set

Cartier Tank Chinoise Large Model Platinum with Diamonds Unworn Full Set

By Cartier

Located in Geneva, CH

Cartier Tank Chinoise LM Boutique Only item Very rare item in this condition Large size 37mm X 30mm In Platinum case Green Cartier strap Reference n° WE300251 Original Cartier Diamon...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch
Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

Unavailable

H 0.32 in W 1.15 in L 1.54 in

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Paris Platinum Tank A Vis Prive Mecanique Manual Wind Watch Classic Cartier Tank Design Platinum Case Manual Wind/ Mecanique Movement Cartier Paris Hand Decorated Guilloche D...

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch
Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

Unavailable

H 0.32 in W 1.15 in L 1.54 in

Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Paris Platinum Tank A Vis Prive Mecanique Manual Wind Watch Classic Cartier Tank Design Platinum Case Manual Wind/ Mecanique Movement Cartier Paris Hand Decorated Guilloche D...

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Platinum Tank Louis Wristwatch
Cartier Platinum Tank Louis Wristwatch

Cartier Platinum Tank Louis Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual-wind movement. Platinum case with exposition back, 30mm x 39mm. Silvered guilloche dial with black Roman numerals. Black croc Cartier strap and 18k white gold deployant buckle...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Platinum Paris Tank Solo
Cartier Platinum Paris Tank Solo

Cartier Platinum Paris Tank Solo

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes Case: 30 x 39mm rectangular case, push pull crown, sapphire crystal, smooth bezel Dial: silver dial, steel sword sweeping hands Band: Car...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Platinum Tank American manual wind Wristwatch
Cartier Platinum Tank American manual wind Wristwatch

Cartier Platinum Tank American manual wind Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

Cartier Tank American, large model Ref. W2604351.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Platinum Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch
Cartier Platinum Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch

Cartier Platinum Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Case No. GC 11732 , Ref. 1734. sold July 15, 1998. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved...

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Special Edition Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch
Cartier Platinum Special Edition Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch

Cartier Platinum Special Edition Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Platinum Cartier Tank American Cartier Tank American, large model Ref.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Platinum Tank a Vis Privee Collection Mecanique Wristwatch
Cartier Platinum Tank a Vis Privee Collection Mecanique Wristwatch

Cartier Platinum Tank a Vis Privee Collection Mecanique Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Cartier platinum Tank a Vis Privee collection wristwatch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Platinum Collection Privee Tank Cintree Dual-Time Wristwatch
Cartier Platinum Collection Privee Tank Cintree Dual-Time Wristwatch

Cartier Platinum Collection Privee Tank Cintree Dual-Time Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Cartier Platinum Collection Privee Tank Cintree Dual-Time Wristwatch, rectangular curved case with two independent mechanical movements.

Category

1990s Swazi Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier 1920's Art Deco Platinum and Diamond 'Tank' Wristwatch
Cartier 1920's Art Deco Platinum and Diamond 'Tank' Wristwatch

Cartier 1920's Art Deco Platinum and Diamond 'Tank' Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Cartier Art Deco platinum and 18k gold 'Tank' watch with diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Tank Louis Wristwatch
Cartier Platinum Tank Louis Wristwatch

Cartier Platinum Tank Louis Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an elegant Cartier Tank Louis from the 1990's in platinum on a black leather strap with a Cartier deployant clasp.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Platinum Tank Manual Wristwatch, circa 1970s
Cartier Platinum Tank Manual Wristwatch, circa 1970s

Cartier Platinum Tank Manual Wristwatch, circa 1970s

By Cartier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Cartier Tank in platinum with white dial, manual wind movement and a black Cartier leather strap & 18k white gold folding clasp.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier  Platinum Tank Cintree Limited Edition Wristwatch
Cartier  Platinum Tank Cintree Limited Edition Wristwatch

Cartier Platinum Tank Cintree Limited Edition Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an elegant Cartier Platinum Tank Cintrée, Made in a limited edition of 50 pieces.

Category

1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier France Platinum Tank Normale Wristwatch circa 1940s
Cartier France Platinum Tank Normale Wristwatch circa 1940s

Cartier France Platinum Tank Normale Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Cartier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a super rare Cartier France Tank Normale in platinum from the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Platinum Tank à Vis Wristwatch from the Collection Privée
Cartier Platinum Tank à Vis Wristwatch from the Collection Privée

Cartier Platinum Tank à Vis Wristwatch from the Collection Privée

By Cartier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Cartier platinum Tank à Vis wristwatch from the Collection Privée.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Platinum Tank A Guichet Jump Hour Limited Edition Wristwatch
Cartier Platinum Tank A Guichet Jump Hour Limited Edition Wristwatch

Cartier Platinum Tank A Guichet Jump Hour Limited Edition Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a Cartier Tank A Guichet Jump Hour in platinum. Made in a limited edition of 150 pieces.

Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P
Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P

Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

Cartier Tank a Vis Platinum Collection Privee Cartier Paris (CPCP) on Cartier black crocodile strap with 18k white gold Cartier deployant buckle.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Louis Cartier Platinum Tank Mechanical Wristwatch
Cartier Louis Cartier Platinum Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

Cartier Louis Cartier Platinum Tank Mechanical Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Hartsdale, NY

Gents Cartier Louis Cartier Tank Mechanical in platinum from the Privee Collection.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier platinum Tank American ref #1734 c.1990s
Cartier platinum Tank American ref #1734 c.1990s

Cartier platinum Tank American ref #1734 c.1990s

By Cartier

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Cartier platinum Tank American ref #1734 oversized rectangular curved back case circa 1990's.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P
Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P

Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

Cartier Tank a Vis Platinum Collection Privee Cartier Paris (CPCP) on Cartier black crocodile strap with 18k white gold Cartier deployant buckle.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

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By Roman Malakov

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Cartier Tank Platinum For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of cartier tank platinum 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 Platinum, 18k Gold and Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 20 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of cartier tank platinum may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Take a look at a choice in our collection of cartier tank platinum featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding an object in our assortment of cartier tank platinum for sale for men should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Cartier Tank Platinum?

The price for a piece of cartier tank platinum starts at $8,625 and tops out at $115,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $14,058.

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.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

    Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.