Cartier

First of all, let me say hello to all the members of this excellent discussion board. I have been lurking here occasionally and I have to say: every time I stop by, the knowledge and the watches shown here are really impressive--kudos! I come mainly from ...  

Congrats with the LC Tank. You bought one of the most important icons in watch history! I will try to answer some of your questions. Cartier originally released the Tank LC in 1919 and the watch has always been in the catalogue since. Over the years the m...  

...I was lucky enough to see the new LC Tank XL Date/PR in the metal and it is, of course, stunning. Just digging around the net for specific info regarding my version, I came across these vendor pix which seem to match: The seller (and maybe the style of...  

I am almost sure I am right in saying that Cartier did not use ETA movements for their mechanical LC Tanks, at least not for the ones produced between 1985 and Collection Privée. Your watch has a Frediric Piguet movement IMHO. It's hard to say for me, whe... 

...that makes sense. Hopefully the papers turn up and I can post a concrete date of original purchase. Or if I get it serviced I will have my watchmaker note the movement caliber. But this LC Tank with fancy dial and "upgraded" Piguet movement makes sense... 

Apologies for the late response, been travelling till yesterday. I agree with Geo on the approximate age but will see what additional info I can get. - SJX

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