Pre-owned Cartier Tank watches
The Tank has been Cartier's rectangular watch since 1917. Here is how to look at one.
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Send us the Cartier reference you want and your budget, and the desk replies with what is possible. Nothing is paid until price and availability are confirmed.
- Quote first. Nothing is paid until you approve it.
- Same checks and 2-year warranty as the case.
- Watches $2,000 and up.
Buying a pre-owned Cartier Tank
Know the Tank
Tank Must and Tank Américaine are different shapes and sizes.
Look at the case edges
Sharp, even edges mean the case has not been over-polished.
Check the strap
Many Tanks sit on a leather strap.
Ask about the set
Box, papers and service history all help.
Which one is for you
If you want a classic
Look at the Tank Américaine.
If you want an easy everyday watch
Look at the Tank Must.
If you want something specific
Ask the desk.
Questions
What should I check on a pre-owned Cartier Tank?
Check the case for soft edges from polishing, the crystal and dial for marks, and the strap or bracelet for wear. Ask whether the box, papers and service history are included.
Can you find a specific Cartier Tank?
That is what the special order service is for. Send the reference and your budget, and the desk replies with a quote. After payment, expect 7-10 business days. Special orders are final sale unless defective or not as described.
What comes with a Cartier from you?
A 2-year store warranty on the movement (ours, not the manufacturer's), a MyLuxApp-certified written appraisal and a presentation box. Shipping is free, insured and overnight on orders of $1,000 and over, with a signature required.
Can I return it?
Unworn in-stock pieces can be returned: you have 7 days from delivery to start a return. Special orders, which are references we source after you ask, are final sale unless the watch is defective or not as described.
How can I pay?
By card (a 3.5% fee applies, and a lower wire price is shown beside it), bank wire or crypto, which the desk handles directly with you. Affirm and Klarna are available on eligible orders.
Can I see a watch in person?
Yes, by appointment at our downtown Los Angeles jewelry district desk, Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm Pacific. Call (213) 373-4424 or write to sales@mywatchdealer.com.
Can I trade a watch toward a Cartier?
Yes. Trade credit applies to any watch we sell. Send yours through the sell page, take the firm offer, and apply the full agreed value toward the Cartier. You can also take cash instead.
Downtown Los Angeles, by appointment. Mon–Fri 10am–6pm Pacific.
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