Sell Your Cartier Tank in London

About the Cartier Tank

Conceived by Louis Cartier in 1917, the Tank has appeared in many forms — the classic Tank Louis Cartier, the sportier Française and Américaine, and the accessible Must. Each keeps the rectangular case and railroad minute track.

Tank references and generations

Key references and variants we regularly assess:

• Tank Louis Cartier — the classic dress Tank
• Tank Française — integrated bracelet
• Tank Américaine — elongated, curved case
• Tank Must and Tank Solo — accessible lines
• Quartz and mechanical movements across the range

Cases, dials and bracelets

Case shape, metal (steel, gold or two-tone), dial and movement all distinguish one Tank from another. Original Cartier crown with its cabochon, correct dial and clean brancards are the details we check.

What affects the value of a Cartier Tank

Among the factors we weigh when valuing a Cartier Tank:

• Model within the Tank family
• Case metal and size
• Quartz or mechanical movement
• Box, papers and service records
• Overall condition and prior polishing
• Current demand for that model

Selling a Cartier Tank without box or papers

Missing paperwork does not put a sale out of reach. We may consider a Cartier Tank without its original box, papers, warranty card or receipt.

Any purchase remains subject to authentication, condition inspection, and ownership and identification checks. Documentation can affect valuation depending on the piece, and we will always explain how.

How Fair Vintage assesses your Cartier Tank

We look at originality first — dial, hands, case and, where relevant, bezel and bracelet — then movement condition and any service history.

Replacement parts, prior polishing, provenance, and box and papers all feed into the assessment. We explain our reasoning so the offer is one you can understand and rely on.

Selling your Cartier Tank while visiting London

If you are visiting London, we can often arrange an appointment at short notice to value your Cartier Tank at a safe, mutually agreed location convenient to you.

Same-day or next-day appointments may be available, subject to availability. If you accept an offer and the required identification and compliance checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged.

How it works

A straightforward process, with no obligation at any stage:

• Contact us with a few details or photographs
• We arrange a suitable appointment
• Your Cartier Tank is inspected and valued in person
• We provide a clear offer — you are free to accept or decline
• If you accept and the required checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged

Frequently asked questions