The Cartier Pre-Must Tank, which arrived today, is a vintage model that still has many mysteries surrounding it.
The fun of choosing a vintage watch is that there are watches like these available.
The information currently available about the pre-mast tank is as follows:
- Cartier watches were made after 1972, when they were first sold to the general public.
- Cartier in the United States began producing its own inexpensive Tank watches.
-Due to the increasing number of counterfeits of the tank, the French headquarters began producing them.
・Then, in 1976, the Must Collection was launched to add to the full lineup.
Although it is a rough outline based on reading the materials,
This is information on when the pre-mast tank was born.
This is not an exact figure so please use it as a reference.
Judging from the above, the pre-mast tank was manufactured from 1972 to 1976.
The actual manufacturing period is approximately 5 years.
However, there are differences between North American and European specifications,
If we were to separate these, the manufacturing period for each would be even shorter.
The particular watch in question is a European model with screwed case sides.
The structure is closer to the original Tank than the North American version of the snapback case.
The design also suggests that it was the basis for the mast tank.
Later, the dial color, logo, and crown design were changed.
This tank design will no longer be available,
There are many mysteries and design differences typical of vintage models.
I think it's a really unique item.
By the way, if the Pre-Must Tank is original, it can still be repaired at Cartier.
The item will be sent to the home country and it will take about two months to receive an estimate.
The price for the complete service is the domestic list price,
The dial will be repaired rather than replaced, costing about 90,000 yen.
Manufacturer repairs can also be performed for around 200,000 yen, including replacement of the crown and glass.
This time, in addition to the original warranty card and box, the buckle is also included.
The warranty card only has the dealer's stamp on it.
It appears to be an example sold at a dealership in San Francisco.
However, since the model number is not listed, it is not possible to prove that this is a warranty for this particular item.
I think these accessories have value in themselves,
I believe that this specimen is also of great value as a reference.
The pre-mast tank is a very valuable item, and at the same time,
It is expected that very few remain.
Not only is it rare to get an individual like this,
You may never see it again in the future.
Since it is such an item, considering the future,
I want to tell you that you should get it now.
Maybe there won't be a next time...
