RARE CARTIER 15716 STEPPED TANK NEW YORK 14K GOLD-PLATED JUMBO XL WATCH

Brand: Cartier
Ref: 15716
Model: Tank Stepped Case 'NYC Boutique' edition (only 2500 made)
Serial number: 12 01001
Gender: Men?s
Movement: Manual Wind 17J (ETA 2512 / Cartier caliber 78-1)
Crystal Type: Mineral Glass
Case Material: 14kt Yellow Gold plated over brass
Bezel Material: 14kt Yellow Gold plated over brass
Case Shape: Tank-Stepped
Case Size: 28 mm x 38 mm (NYC Jumbo)
Case Thickness: 7 mm
Dial Color: White
Numerals Type: Roman
Numerals Color: Black (hand painted in black lacquer)
Hour Hands Color: Black ? Baton
Crown Type: Recessed & Elongated ? Blue Sapphire pointed cabochon.
Crown Material: Gold Plated
Strap Material: Lizard
Strap Color: Pinkish-Purplish Red
Buckle Type: Rare Cartier Ardillon buckle
Buckle Material: Gold Plated
Total circumference: will fit up to 7' wrist size
Manufactured Box: Yes
Papers: No

CONDITION: Very Good, Just Serviced, keeps excellent time. Manual movement. Clean dial and hands with ultra light wear, Mineral crystal: scuffed. Strap: like new; all commensurate with age.

Overall Case: 8.5 out of 10

FWIW: This watch was made between 1975-1976 with only 2500 known examples of which this is number 1001. Marked on the case back: 1001, and inside case 1001.

LOT NOTE(S): With little history documented and seldom seen to market, the Cartier 'Stepped' Tank is a beautiful timepiece only known amongst the most dedicated vintage Cartier collectors. Reigning from the early 1970s, the present lot is a predecessor the famous 'must de Cartier' family, and bears an oversized case. The stepped bezel profile and oversized cabochon crown both contribute to the watch having a wonderful presence on the wrist.

The 'Stepped' Tank came in three variants and was manufactured for the boutiques in the New York, London, and Paris. The present lot was bound for the New York boutique, and is the most rare and desirable. It can be distinguished by the oversized crown, four case back screws, and the serial number beginning with '12' Of which this is 12 0 1001.

Very Good, Just Serviced, keeps excellent time. Manual movement. Mineral crystal, scuffed. Strap, like new; all commensurate with age. Overall Case: 8.5 out of 10