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Why This Watch Matters
Cartier's Tank design is as good today as it was over 100 years. This great example from the 1970s exudes elegance like only a Cartier can.
The Full Story
Without question, one of the most iconic watch designs of the 20th century is the Cartier Tank. When the watch was created and introduced between 1917 and 1919, most of Europe was mending wounds both physically and socially following the end of World War I and the transition to recovery as a continent. Louis Cartier, the grandson of the founder Louis-François Cartier, took inspiration from the destruction his world saw during that war. Looking to the Renault FT-17 tanks used by his French military, Louis designed his fourth wristwatch for Cartier, named simply the Tank. Louis Cartier's design process and the resulting watch are a lesson in finding beauty in the most trying times.
In kind with the elegance Cartier is known for, the rectangular shape of this Tank is characterized by elongated sides, called brancards, that are softened by rounded corners. The radial minute track on the dial was taken from the track of that Renault FT-17. The addition of fine black Roman numerals, the sharp sword-style hands, and the sapphire cabochon crown elevated the refinement level from a military inspired design to a level of sophistication that is now instantly recognizable as Cartier. It's the perfect blend of masculine and feminine sensibilities, and it continues to be appreciated by both men and women around the world.
The Cartier Tank we have for offer this week dates back to the 1970s and is a great example of this timeless model. The dial has remained a bright white over the years, contrasting nicely with the stark black Roman numerals and minute track. On the caseback is an engraving from a previous owner reading, "H. BRUCE BUTTERWORTH," as a nod to the previous life of this example, an aspect of ownership today that is unique to vintage watches. The watch is paired with a Cartier stamped 18k gold deployant buckle. This style clasp and buckle was designed originally for the Tank by Cartier and was the first of its kind. In this example, the inclusion of a vintage deployant really completes the look.
The Fine Print

Maker: CartierModel: TankReference: N/AYear: Circa 1970sCase No: 21843 474Material: 18k yellow goldDimensions: 23.5mm x 30.5mm; 6.5mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: NoCaliber: Cartier, manual-winding, caliber 2512Bracelet/Strap: Brown alligator strap with Cartier 18k gold deployant buckle* Lug Width: 17mmBox/Papers: No, this watch is accompanied by the original Cartier signed 18k yellow gold deployant clasp.
What we Love and What You Should Know
The watch is overall in great, honest condition. The case has some light scratches and is likely to have been lightly polished in the past. For a Tank from this era, the case condition is very good. The caseback is engraved, "H. BRUCE BUTTERWORTH." The gold hallmark is engraved between the lugs on the six o'clock side. The caseback is stamped with "21843 474."
The white dial shows some light spots, and there is some light wear around the periphery of the dial. The hands have developed a slight patina but still stand out in blued steel against the white with black accents dial.
The crystal has some scratches. The deployant buckle is signed "Cartier" as well as "18K" and features a serial number of "15703," all of which are clearly visible. This watch was photographed on a 140mm/5.5inch wrist.
*NOTE: Please be aware that this watch comes with an alligator leather strap. If the watch is shipped to the state of California or any international destination, we will not be able to send the alligator strap with it due to laws regarding the sale and shipment of exotic leather goods.

1970s Cartier Tank In 18k Yellow Gold With Deployant Clasp | Watches : Vintage : Vintage

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This pre-owned Cartier Tank MC W5330003 watch is in excellent condition. During our quality control check, any necessary adjustments are made to ensure the watch is functioning as intended. The watch is Crown &amp; Caliber Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 2-year warranty.

Cartier Tank MC W5330003 | Watches : Pre-Owned : Pre-Owned

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Why This Watch Matters
You might not think this was the first aviator's wristwatch but, well, you'd be wrong.
The Full Story
Alberto Santos-Dumont was a practical man, he just wanted things to work. The aviator from Brazil kept running into one particular thing that did not work for his needs. While flying, he found his pocket watch unreliable and impractical. Santos-Dumont enlisted the help of a friend by the name of Louis Cartier. So Mr. Cartier went to work in designing a watch for Alberto's wrist that was flat and had a square bezel. That first example was manufactured as a one-off piece, a common occurrence for the house of Cartier at the time, and given to Santos-Dumont. Quickly, more and more customers walked through the Maison's doors demanding a similar wristwatch and, in 1911, the Cartier Santos-Dumont was officially named and offered as the first mass-produced wristwatch.
The Cartier Santos-Dumont, or simply the "Santos," has consistently been designed with a square shaped case and a bezel fitted with screws or screw mimicking indentations. On the original watch, bezel screws secured the crystal into the case and were designed to, along with the bezel, mimic the legs of the Eiffel Tower. The screws started as functional but became more design focused after early Santos generations. The dial is most often seen in white with black Roman numeral hour markers laid out in a radial fashion, originally to mimic the radial layout of the streets of Paris.
This example of the Cartier Santos-Dumont is dated to the 1980s and measures 36mm by 25mm, height by width. Although the proportions of the Santos really never changed, Cartier changed the sizing often. This example was the largest Santos the brand made in the 1980s and is simply stunning in person, offering chic elegance and an easy ability to sneak under a shirt cuff.
Really making this particular Santos sing is the overall condition. On these thicker Santos Dumont references, the case has so many beautiful bevels and finishes that, when polished, can unfortunately be lost to time. On our example, the bevels and original geometry are all intact as well as the brushing in all the right places. Just look at the hallmark near the crown or the light engravings on the caseback for evidence of how crisp this case is.
The Fine Print
Maker: CartierModel: Santos-DumontReference: N/AYear: 1980sCase No: 780971027Material: 18k yellow goldDimensions: 36mm height, 25mm width; 6mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: NoCaliber: Cartier, manual-winding, Caliber 78-1 (ETA 2512-1)Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE The Sedona Watch Strap In Black and a brown alligator strapLug Width: 17mmBox/Papers: No
What We Love And What You Should Know
Things We Love:

Strong case with sharp bevels
Classic Cartier design


Things To Know:

Light scratches on case


This Santos-Dumont is in excellent overall condition. The case is in overall strong condition and has developed patina. In certain lights the yellow gold case looks almost rose. The bevels are present on the sides of the case as well as the correct brushing on the lugs and case side. On the three o'clock side of the case, just beneath the crown, is another hallmark that is very crisp as well. The four screws, two on each side of the case, holding on the caseback, are in good condition with only minor scratches. The case is probably unpolished. The caseback has some scratches but the engravings are very crisp.
The dial is in overall excellent condition with light patina throughout. The edge of the dial shows some wear on each side. The hands have developed a light patina but remain in great condition.
The crystal has some light scratches. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.
*NOTE: Please be aware that this watch comes with an authentic alligator leather strap. If the watch is shipped to the state of California or any international destination, we will not be able to send the lizard strap with it due to laws regarding the sale and shipment of exotic leather goods.

1980s Cartier Santos-Dumont | Watches : Vintage : Vintage

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MTP-M105L-7AV | CASIO

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Casio

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Patek Philippe | Ladies' Nautilus Blue Dial Stainless Steel 7118/1A-001

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Patek

Royal Oak - 15202ST.OO.1240ST.01 - Audemars Piguet

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Audemarspiguet

Why This Watch Matters

Simple and elegant, this Cartier is everything a dress watch should be.
The Full Story
Cartier was founded in Paris by Louis-François Cartier in 1847. The company is known for its exquisite jewelry and watch designs. Cartier has released a variety of iconic watches over the decades and was known to contract high-end watch manufacturers to produce its designs. One example of that relationship is the manually-wound, time-only dress watch we have here, built for Cartier's U.S.-based clients in the 1970s.
The case is made of 14k gold, which was common for U.S.-exclusive watches, and the movement is signed, "OYP," which is the U.S. import mark seen on many Cartier watches of this era including the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' Tank that was from the early 1960s. Leading us to the conclusion that this watch was originally retailed by Cartier in the USA. Cartier has been a retailer for various premium Swiss watchmakers during its history, including Audemars Piguet, Omega, Patek Philippe, and Rolex, just to name a few. Cartier was often known to stamp its own identification numbers on the cases of the watches it retailed, and on this example, you can see the number "18858" marked a bit lighter than the other markings on the outside of the caseback.
While on the surface this may look like a pretty straightforward yellow gold dress watch with a minimalist dial design, viewing the watch from the side brings a layer of intrigue that truly surprised us. The case is really beautifully shaped and sits extremely comfortably on the wrist. This is largely due to the thin bezel and striking lug shape. From the profile view, the lugs resemble a shark fin. The detail is truly stunning in the metal and unlike most other watches from this era that have crossed the HODINKEE Vintage desk.
We paired this vintage Cartier with our Sedona Strap in Black to keep with the classy, elegant theme while the Sedona's texture brings a dusty layer of dimension that suits the watch very well.
The Fine Print
Maker: CartierModel: N/AReference: 634Year: 1970sCase No: 624422 / 18858 (Cartier number)Material: 14k yellow goldDimensions: 33.5mm diameter; 6mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: NoCaliber: Cartier signed Aurore-Villeret, manually-wound, caliber 423Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE The Sedona Watch Strap In BlackLug Width: 17mmBox/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
The watch is overall in very nice condition. The case has some light scratches. The downturned shark fin like lugs are in good condition. The caseback is stamped with the manufacturer's reference number of "634" and serial number of "624422," a 14K gold hallmark, and the Cartier serial number, "18858." The hallmark on the back of the case at nine o'clock shows some wear. The caseback has a slight indentation in the center.  A personal engraving from a previous owner is on the caseback reading "J.R. July 18, 1984." All the writing is clearly visible. The inside of the caseback is stamped with "CARTIER INC SWISS." 
The sunburst finish dial is in attractive condition and has a very light patina overall with a scratch in the center. The hands and applied hour markers have developed a slight patina but still stand out in a gold tone against the dial. 
The crystal has some light scratches. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Cartier. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

1970s Cartier Dress Watch In 14k Yellow Gold | Watches : Vintage : Vintage

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Chrono 24

Why This Watch Matters
A Rolex dress watch with great details.
The Full Story
Yes, the fastball for Rolex is sport, but the Crown will surprise you every once in a while with something precious and gorgeous. It’s not often you come across a dress watch like this from Rolex, especially in 18k yellow gold and in this condition. A little-known fact is that Rolex focused a lot on making dress watches in the 1950s (yes, the same period the brand was introducing the GMT, Explorer, and the rest), which is how this watch came to be.
We have offered a bunch of Precisions in the past and this watch has a lot of the same traits like a manually wound movement, a gold thin case, and a lightly engraved crown logo on the caseback– but this is something different, something special. With the engraved bezel here this watch is able to sit between dressy and casual in a way that Precisions, without a graduated bezel, cannot. In great condition like the example we have here, the result is stunning in the metal and on the wrist.
The dial and hands stand out in this example as well with great details like the small seconds sub-dial at six o'clock, the "OCC" text at 12, and the dauphine shape to the hour and minute hands. These are the details collectors love from dress Rolex from this period and show the true design prowess of Rolex.
We paired this Rolex with our Bedford strap in slate grey for a bit of casual flair and suede texture.
The Fine Print
Maker: RolexModel: N/AReference: 9164Year: 1957Case No: 233303Material: 18k yellow goldDimensions: 35mm diameter; 8mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: N/ACaliber: Rolex, manually-wound, caliber 1000Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE The Bedford Watch Strap In Slate GreyLug Width: 18mmBox/Papers: No
What We Love And What You Should Know
Things We Love:
- Uncommon model - Thin wearing, 18k yellow gold case- Engraved bezel- Great overall condition
Things To Know:
- Light scratches on case- Some patina on dial
This watch is in overall very good condition. The case is strong with scratches and appears to have been lightly polished. The curved and turned-down lugs are in good condition with some scratches on the reverse side from strap removal. The coronet engraving and case numbers are clearly visible on the caseback. The back of the five and eleven o'clock lugs are correctly and crisply hallmarked. 
The dial is in great condition with a light patina throughout. The dial has a fine spotting throughout with some areas of patina and marks. The hour markers and hands are in good condition and have developed patina.
The dial, caseback, and movement are all signed by Rolex. The crown is in the correct shape for this era and reference. The movement is stamped "ROW" indicating this watch was destined for the United States market. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

1957 Rolex Ref. 9164 In 18k Yellow Gold | Watches : Vintage : Vintage

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Why This Watch Matters
A gold watch for when only one of the best gold watches will do.
The Full Story
Originally released in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date soon became one of the most desirable luxury watches to own. The model is one of Rolex's tentpole watches. It has served as a symbol of power and success since its inception. 
The yellow gold version you see here from 1971 has aged gracefully to a warmer gold hue. It features the model's trademark day function displayed at 12 o'clock with a date window with cyclops lens at three o'clock. While the day and date display remain true to the classic Day-Date design, there are two particularly interesting characteristics of this watch: The first is an outstandingly crisp case, and the second is a pie-pan-style champagne dial with a light warm patina that shimmers beautifully depending on the light. The lume plots are really stunning on this watch, having aged to a light yellow creamy patina right along with the luminous material in the handset.
This watch comes on its original "President" style bracelet with a non-hidden clasp. This is a nice feature and we tend to see more hidden clasp bracelets on ref. 1803s. The clasp also has micro-adjustments which is always nice for changing the size of the bracelet slightly. 
The Fine Print
Maker: RolexModel: Day-DateReference: 1803Year: 1971Case No: 2609046Material: 18k yellow goldDimensions: 36mm diameter; 12.5mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Rolex, self-winding, caliber ​​1556Bracelet/Strap: Rolex, 18k yellow gold, President bracelet (Approximate max wrist size: 190mm / 7.5in)Lug Width: 20mmBox/Papers: N/A
What We Love And What You Should Know
Things We Love:
- All gold everything with matching President-style bracelet- Champagne dial - Crisp overall condition
Things To Know:
- Scratches on case- Caseback engraving 
This Day-Date is in overall excellent, attractive condition. The case is strong with scratches and some light nicks. The case and bracelet appear to have been lightly polished. The case numbers are visible between both sets of lugs. The back of the lugs show some marks and there is concentrated patina that is likely from the bracelet. The hallmarks on the reverse side of the one, seven, and 11 o'clock lugs are all visible and crisp.The caseback has a small engraving towards the edge "DP 177." This is not very noticeable and can easily be missed. 
The dial finish is great, with only a light patina and few imperfections throughout. The lume on the dial has developed patina and has aged to a creamy off-white color. Some plots show signs of degradation and have developed some dark patina. The handset has some light patina. The lume on the hands has developed patina and is matching in color to the dial lume.
The dial, case, crown, movement, and bracelet are all signed by Rolex. The bracelet is in good condition with slight stretch between the links and some light scratches. The clasp is stamped "4/70," indicating it was manufactured in the fourth quarter of 1970, which makes sense for the production of the watch. The "4/70" is double stamped on the clasp. The crystal has a few light scratches. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

1971 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 On Bracelet | Watches : Vintage : Vintage

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Why This Watch Matters
This Rolex Datejust has a beautiful patina with a classic Jubliee bracelet. Rolex knows how to do a classic, and this one never gets old.
The Full Story
First introduced in 1945, the Rolex Datejust has remained one of the most iconic watch designs which has withstood the test of time. The beauty of the Datejust model is that there were a large variety of selections produced, but the basic design continues to remain fairly unchanged, still remaining as fresh and attractive today as it did over 70 years ago. This reference 1601 is as classic as it gets with a silver dial, fluted bezel, and the signature Jubilee bracelet. The silvered dial and lume have gained a rich patina over time. A truly universal design that works for everyone and in any occasion.
The Fine Print
Maker: RolexModel: DatejustReference: 1601Year: 1971Case No: 2655275Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 36mm diameter; 14mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: Yes, tritiumCaliber: Rolex self-winding caliber 1575Bracelet/Strap: Rolex stainless-steel Jubilee clasp stamped 62510H With 55 end links  Lug Width: 20mmBox/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
The case is in overall good condition with some signs of polish in the past. The silver dial has gained a beautiful light champagne color and retains a set of full lume plots which has also aged to a nice creamy color. The lume on the hands is nicely aged as well. There is a sign of minimal imperfection in some areas on the outermost edge of dial but can only be seen under a certain angle. The clasp on the bracelet is a later replacement with some stretch between the links.

1971 Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 | Watches : Vintage : Vintage

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This pre-owned Rolex Submariner 16610 watch is in very good condition. During our quality control check, any necessary adjustments are made to ensure the watch is functioning as intended. The watch is Crown &amp; Caliber Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 2-year warranty.

Rolex Submariner 16610 | Watches : Pre-Owned : Pre-Owned

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