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1971 Cartier Vintage Ladies Ultra Rare Audemars Piguet Tank Watch (1 of 50)
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1971 CARTIER Vintage Ladies "Collection Privee" Level Ultra Rare Tank Watch by Audemars Piguet - 18K Gold
1 of Approx. 50 Made - All Original - High Grade AP Movement - 1 Year Warranty
Today's offering showcases this exceedingly rare and high-grade ladies Cartier Tank made by Audemars Piguet in a limited edition of approx. 50 watches. It is all-original.
Designed personally by Louis Cartier in 1917 and patterned after an army tank, Cartier's iconic Tank watch symbolized speed, achievement, and being unstoppable.
Worn by Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, and many other elegant ladies, Cartier Tank is truly iconic in the world of vintage dress watches.
If you're a Cartier connoisseur, you likely know of the Tank's history. But when you think nothing could surprise you, along comes this Cartier Tank powered by an Audemars Piguet manual-winding movement - a true rarity. Audemars Piguet's archives have previously confirmed that these watches with manual-winding caliber K2001 movement were produced by Audemars Piguet in 1971 and that the case was also likely made by them as well. This extremely limited production run (of only approximately 50 pieces) was subcontracted by Cartier in the 1970s. One of these watches was owned by Hollywood actress and photographer Jean Howard who had been married to producer Charles K. Feldman.
This extremely fine and exceptionally rare version of the Tank would be similar to the more recent Collection Privee or Cartier Fine Watchmaking specialized elite level watches, except much more rare.
By the 1960's and 70's Cartier had switched to using basic ETA based movements in nearly all of their Tank watches. The ETA movements they used were off-the shelf movements with very little finishing. They are very basic, and unbranded ones today can be bought for $25 and even brand new ones for less than $100. We have a photo of one in the listing.
They stand in stark contrast to the movement found in this Tank. Like only the very finest watches in the world - select watches from the likes of Patek, AP, and V & C, it is adjusted to five positions, heat, cold, and even isochronism. Isochronism is the amount of wind left in the movement. Most watches slow down slightly as their power reserve moves toward empty. That is not the case with this watch. And like Pateks from the era and following it has a free-sprung balance with gold Microstella screws on the balance for regulating it rather than a traditional regulator.
Besides its refined movement, it also has a classic silver Roman dial, cabochon crown, and blued steel hands. Because of its rarity we have left it all-original. Please inquire if you would like a high-quality restoration for the tropical toned dial.
We love special high-grade Tanks like this. To us, given the Tank's illustrious history of being worn by some of the most prominent and elegant individuals that walked the plant, this is what a Tank should be - supremely elegant and well-executed.
One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center, has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new correct mainspring and mineral crystal, polishing the pivots, and reassembling and lubricating the movement (an $895 value).
If you are looking for a timelessly classic high-end ladies watch, this is a great choice. You'll be the only person you know with this special Audemars Piguet for Cartier special edition Tank.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Detailed Appraisal:
Manufacturer: Cartier
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: 1971
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Ladies
Case material: 18K gold
Case markings (outside): Official Cartier registration numbers (partially legible)
Case condition: Scratch-free with previous signs of polishing
Dial: White with Roman numerals, signed Cartier, original and untouched
Please inquire if you would like a high-quality restoration for the tropically toned dial.
Dimensions: 20.5mm wide (excluding crown), 28mm long lug tip-to-tip
Hands: Original, blue steel "batons"
Movement type: Extremely high quality, Audemars Piguet caliber 2001 for Cartier, manually wound, rhodium-plated, fausses cttes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustment to five positions and temperatures and isochronism, Microstella regulator
Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
Band: Exotic leather, unsigned, remborde, excellent condition with what appears to be the watch's original gold-plated buckle
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center, has fully serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new correct mainspring and mineral crystal, polishing the pivots, and reassembling and lubricating the movement (an $895 value).
Timing: We have timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping generally accurate vintage time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
SKU 9924
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- Strap Material:Leather
- Case Shape:Square
- Movement:
- Case Dimensions:Height: 1.11 in (28 mm)Width: 0.81 in (20.5 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1971
- Condition:This extremely fine and exceptionally rare version of the Tank would be similar to the more recent Collection Privee or Cartier Fine Watchmaking specialized elite level watches, except much more rare. It also has a classic silver Roman dial.
- Seller Location:Suwanee, GA
- Reference Number:Seller: 99241stDibs: LU4333226590272
Cartier
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.
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Gorgeous Original Condition - Worn to Miami Grand Prix - 1 Year Warranty
Today's offering showcases this fabulous ladies Cartier Santos wristwatch that was personally worn by supermodel Winnie Harlow to the 2025 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. She chose it in collaboration with renowned stylist Brie Welch, best known for styling Katie Holmes.
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I've pasted a quote from the article here: “Harlow only required that the pieces reflected what she herself would wear in the stands...She worked closely with Brie Welch, eBay's newly named resident stylist and the mastermind behind Katie Holmes's best outfits, to vet each of the pieces and style them into a racetrack campaign. (All with the Porsche in the backdrop, of course.)
I really wanted all of the looks to really be like my style…because my taste and my style is very eclectic," Harlow says.”
This Cartier watch:
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