SJX
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8540
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Cartier in the 70s was three separate entities - Cartier New York, London and Paris - each run by descendants of the three Cartier brothers. They were later reunited by the Vendome Group (now Richemont).
As for restoration I would not do such a thorough restoration; originality is preferred, especially since this has sentimental value. The case obviously needs replating or replacement, but I'd keep the dial and hands, and movement.
- SJX
Cartier Tank "New York"?
Hi! I have this Cartier Tank that was handed down to me by father after I graduated in High School. It's a heirloom, in other words. Unfortunately, being young then with no sense of provenance and preferring instead more popular and brand new watches, I s...
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Cartier in the 70s was three separate entities - Cartier New York, London and Paris - each run by descendants of the three Cartier brothers. They were later reunited by the Vendome Group (now Richemont). As for restoration I would not do such a thorough r...
This lugs of this NY tank case
remind me a bit of the Tank Arrondie. I do believe that this NY version is equiped with the same movement eta 2512 as the the swiss Must tanks en LC of that time. Always to repair by a skilled watchmaker I think. best luck. regards, Ronald