- Swiss Made watch with Cartier Calibre 690 Swiss-quartz movement
- Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal; Case diameter: 27 mm
- Solid rectangular polished stainless steel case with genuine black alligator leather strap
- Roman numeral silvered opaline-white dial; Blued steel sword-shaped hands; Stainless steel circular crown with synthetic cabochon spinel crystal
- Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)
Amazon.com Product Description
With an ultra-flat crystal face, silvered opaline-white dial, and a smooth black alligator strap, this Tank Solo watch from Cartier epitomizes style and elegance. The Tank Solo timepiece features satin-finished stainless steel, including a 27-millimeter case, bezel, deployment-buckle clasp, and circular-grained crown with a spinel cabochon. Through a scratch-resistant sapphire window, the dial has Roman-numeral hour markers and sword-shaped blue steel han… More >>
Cartier Men’s W1018355 Tank Solo Stainless Steel Black Leather Watch
Extremely disappointing. I feel that the website/product detail page misrepresents the item.
The condition of the packaging and the presentation of the watch was unacceptable. The watch’s presentation box arrived in a protective white box that clearly had been previously opened and resealed numerous times as indicated by the general condition and jaggedly cut scotch tape. Inside this box was a scuffed red presentation box and instructional DVD and manual folio. This folio was missing the traditional certificate of authenticity/warranty card from the manufacturer, Cartier. The watch itself was also in what appeared to be used condition: 1) the band was oddly bent/folded and looked worn; 2) a cheap plastic had been wrapped around the face – clearly for protection but jarringly disturbing and unlikely the way Cartier would have shipped to a dealer.
It is my belief that this watch was either a customer return, acquired by Amazon.com through `grey market’ channels or both. I have since learned that Amazon.com is not an authorized reseller of Cartier timepieces. Admittedly, I should have researched this better prior to buying from Amazon.
I promptly returned and went to my local Cartier boutique to get the watch. The peace of mind in knowing I have an authentic Cartier timepiece covered under the manufacturer warranty and service guarantee is far more valuable to me than the savings.
Rating: 1 / 5