Cartier Tank à Vis 2609F

Cartier Ref. 2609F An attractive and rare white gold wristwatch with guilloché dial, certificate and presentation box

Manufacturer : Cartier Year : Circa 2008 Reference No : 2609F Case No : 0240CE Model Name : Tank à Vis CPCP Material : 18K white gold Calibre : Manual, cal. 9701MC, 19 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Leather Clasp/Buckle : 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp Dimensions : 28mm width x 40mm length Signed : Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories : Accompanied by Cartier certificate stamped Cartier Boutique Cannes France, dated 9 October 2008, red folio, instruction manual, fitted Cartier presentation box and outer packaging- The genesis of the Tank à Vis is a captivating tale. Legend has it that in 1931, the Pasha of Marrakesh requested a wristwatch suitable for pool wear, leading to the creation of the Tank Étanche. This innovative timepiece, with a case tightly secured by screws, was essentially waterproof. The Tank Étanche served as a strong influence for the Tank à Vis, which later made its debut in the Collection Privée Cartier Paris. - Boasting all desirable characteristics found in CPCP models that collectors are fond of, the present Tank à Vis is an elegant time-only model cased in white gold. Beautifully crafted with a robust twist on the classic Tank shape, the strong, almost eagle-beak liked downturned lugs curve to the wrist perfectly. - Presented with its certificate and presentation box, this is a rare example for Cartier connoisseurs to acquire.