Cartier Tank Francaise in SS – Ref 2465 – Quartz movt – Full Set

Woman stainless steel Cartier Tank Francaise with  reference 2465. It comes with white dial and black roman numerals and Cartier on the “V” of the 7 o’clock. The watch has blue steel hand with stick style. Sapphire glass. The crown comes with a blue sapphire cabochon. The case is in stainless steel with engraved in the back “Cartier - Water Resistant”, Stainless Steel, number 463636CE – 2465. The watch has a quartz movement with caliber 175A/175L. The bracelet is in stainless steel “Swiss Made” with the letter “CCJA” and double folding clasp. The watch fits a 6.5 inches wrist. Full set with box and paper.

History

Cartier was founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in 1847 in Paris when it took over “Adolphe Picard”. His son joined the company in 1874. Cartier was making watches for home, chain and wrist. The success really started when Louis married Andree-Caroline Worth. Making a contract with Edmond Jaeger, Cartier secured a lavish collection of ladies watches. In 1906 comes the first platinum watch distinguished by a cabochon set into the crown. The same year came the “Tonneau”. After meeting with Alberto Santos Dumond, the “Santos” came in 1911. Then more models were created as the “Tortue”, “La Baignoire”. 1917 is the creation of the “Tank”, 1932, the “Pasha”.  1968 is “Les Must de Cartier” After tumultuous financial transactions, the company became part of the Richemont group in 2000.

Technical details

Quartz movement with caliber 175A/175L).

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 25mm


Length including lugs: 30mm