Cartier Tank Vermeil Burgundy - Manual Wound

     With the quartz crisis looming brands, including Cartier, had to get creative. From the brands inception through the mid 20th century, Cartier predominantly encased there watches in precious metals. As a means of lowering cost and therefor lowering the price point of entry into the prestigious brand, Cartier launched the Tank "Vermeil." It involved a process by which gold was plated on top of a  sterling silver base. Less precious metal coupled  either a handwound movement (ETA based) or Quartz further reduced production costs allowing for a more accessible price point for the masses. 

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Cartier

MODEL: Tank Vermeil

REFERENCE: Vermeil

SERIAL: 100xxx

YEAR: 1970s/80s

DIAL: The original, lacquered, Bordeaux burgundy dial is in fair shape. The lacquer has developed a cracking in it often referred to in the watch community as "spidering". The dial features gold sword hands that matches the text and case of the watch. 

CASE: 23.55mm  width x 31mm height gold plated over silver case is in good shape. It presents with wear commensurate for its age. It is completed by its original sapphire cabochon crown. 

MOVEMENT: Cartier marked ETA based manual movement. Service history unknown. The watch winds, sets, runs and is keeps decent time. Amplitude is 213. Watch loses approximately 2 and half minutes a day. If you want the watch serviced please inquire. We can have it done in house. 

BRACELET: Comes on the brand new, pictured, TUNs Ostrich strap complete with quick release spring bars. 

ACCESSORIES: None.

BOX/PAPERS: No.

WARRANTY: None.

BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $800 shipped.