{"product_id":"cartier-tank-americaine-1741-white-gold-automatic-watch-20-years-service-edition","title":"Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 White Gold Automatic Watch 20 Years Service Edition","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCartier Tank Americaine 1741 automatic watch in 18K white gold featuring a 26mm x 46mm curved case with special service award dial displaying \"20\" via Arabic numerals at 9 and 3 o'clock positions. Commemorating 20 years of service to a Cartier employee.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eComplete with blued steel hands, sapphire cabochon crown, an authentic dark blue crocodile-embossed Cartier leather strap, and white gold Cartier buckle. Includes the original Cartier travel pouch.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch was fitted with its current strap by Cartier directly, purchased at a Cartier boutique with the original invoice retained. During the fitting, Cartier's service team referenced the watch's serial number against their internal records to confirm the case and movement, verifying the piece's authenticity before completing the strap replacement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Type: Dress Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Cartier Tank Americaine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference Number: 1741\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: 18K White Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Size: 26mm x 46mm rectangular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Shape: Curved Rectangle (Tank Americaine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Swiss Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands: Blued Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown: Blue Sapphire Cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: Dark Blue Crocodile-Embossed Cartier Leather, Genuine, Cartier Boutique-Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckle: 18K White Gold Cartier Tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Swiss Made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Vintage (1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Feature: 20-Year Service Award Dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent Case Condition, Fully Serviced and Regulated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Silver-White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Guilloche Texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHour Markers: Black Roman Numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Feature: Arabic \"2\" at 9 o'clock, \"0\" at 3 o'clock (displaying \"20\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands: Blued Steel Sword-Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeconds: Center-Seconds Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogo: Cartier Script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking: Swiss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Cartier Tank Americaine represents an evolution of the iconic Tank design, introduced in 1989 with distinctive curved case construction that wraps gracefully around the wrist. This 26mm x 46mm 18K white gold case showcases Cartier's refined proportions with elongated rectangular form and curved architecture that ensures comfortable wear. The polished white gold surfaces display excellent condition consistent with careful ownership and professional maintenance. Eight screws secure the caseback, which bears \"John Sweitzer,\" \"Cartier,\" \"Automatic,\" \"Water Resistant,\" \"Swiss Made,\" and \"18K\" markings confirming authenticity and the piece's special service award provenance. The fluted crown features Cartier's signature blue sapphire cabochon, providing both functional grip and decorative beauty. Classic blued steel sword-shaped hands including center-seconds hand sweep across the guilloche dial, offering precise timekeeping through the automatic movement that has been fully checked and regulated. The dark blue crocodile-embossed leather strap, genuine Cartier and sourced directly from a Cartier boutique with the original invoice, attaches via integrated lugs, while the 18K white gold Cartier tang buckle completes the authentic, period-correct presentation.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Special Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis Tank Americaine represents an exceptionally rare example: a special service award piece commissioned by Cartier to honor 20 years of service to employee John Sweitzer. The unique dial configuration features Arabic numerals \"2\" at the nine o'clock position and \"0\" at the three o'clock position, creating \"20\" when read horizontally across the dial center. The caseback engraving \"John Sweitzer\" permanently identifies the original recipient of this commemorative timepiece. This personalized detail transforms a production watch into a singular piece that celebrates two decades of service to one of the world's most prestigious luxury houses. Such employee service awards are extremely rare in the secondary market, as recipients typically retain these meaningful pieces throughout their lives. The provenance as a Cartier employee award adds historical significance and collectible appeal beyond the watch's intrinsic value as a fine 18K white gold Tank Americaine. The 1990s production date situates this piece within the golden era of modern Tank Americaine manufacture when Cartier maintained exceptional quality standards in both case finishing and movement regulation.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ASSAY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48863401738430,"sku":"POTC2307","price":13893.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/5724\/6910\/files\/Cartier-Tank-Americaine-1741-White-Gold-Automatic-Watch-20-Years-Service-Edition-Watch.jpg?v=1788885495","url":"https:\/\/assayjewelers.uk\/fr\/products\/cartier-tank-americaine-1741-white-gold-automatic-watch-20-years-service-edition","provider":"ASSAY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}