{"product_id":"cartier-tank-a-vis-dual-time-cpcp-2551","title":"Cartier Tank à Vis Dual Time CPCP 2551 W1534251","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.646%; height: 43.1876px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2146%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7743%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6218%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1354%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.2146%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike New (9\/10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.7743%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUndated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6218%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.1354%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpening Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFew watch designs have shaped modern watchmaking as profoundly as the Cartier Tank. Since its introduction in 1917, the Tank has evolved through numerous interpretations while remaining faithful to the clean geometry and restrained elegance that define the collection. Within the Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP), Cartier revisited many of its most historically significant designs, combining traditional aesthetics with high-grade mechanical movements. The Tank à Vis emerged as one of the most distinctive of these reinterpretations, drawing inspiration from the rare vintage Tank Étanche while introducing visible case screws and a more architectural profile that distinguished it from the classic Tank Louis Cartier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Reference Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eReference 2551 represents one of the most compelling executions of the Tank à Vis, incorporating a practical dual-time display within an elegantly proportioned manually wound dress watch. Powered by the Cartier Calibre 9901, developed for the CPCP collection, the movement drives two independently adjustable time displays arranged vertically on a silver guilloché dial. The upper dial serves as the primary time display, while the lower dial provides a second time zone, allowing travellers to track two locations without disrupting the symmetry that has long characterised the Tank. Combined with its sapphire display back and refined movement finishing, the reference reflects a period when Cartier placed renewed emphasis on traditional mechanical watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn the Wrist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Tank à Vis wears with remarkable poise. Its rectangular proportions sit comfortably beneath a cuff, while the gently curved case and slim manually wound movement contribute to an understated profile. The warm tone of the yellow gold case contrasts elegantly with the silver guilloché dial and blued steel hands, giving the watch quiet presence without unnecessary ornamentation. The dual-time display adds visual interest while remaining balanced, making the watch equally satisfying as an everyday companion or a considered dress piece for collectors who appreciate refined complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Transparency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis example features an 18-carat yellow gold Tank à Vis case with the signature exposed corner screws and sapphire display caseback. It is fitted with a silver guilloché dual-time dial featuring black Roman numerals, blued steel hands and two independently displayed time zones. The watch is paired with a black leather strap and an 18-carat yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp matching the configuration shown in the photographs, and is powered by the manually wound Cartier Calibre 9901. As always, particular attention should be given to case condition, dial preservation, movement performance, strap\/bracelet condition, and overall set completeness—communicated strictly on verified information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Belongs in a Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Tank à Vis Dual Time occupies a distinctive place within Cartier's modern history by combining one of the maison's most recognisable case designs with a genuinely practical complication. It appeals to collectors who value classical proportions, mechanical refinement and discreet functionality over overt complexity. As one of the defining references from the CPCP era, it also represents an important chapter in Cartier's renewed commitment to traditional horology, making it a thoughtful addition to a collection focused on historically significant dress watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Cartier Tank à Vis Dual Time Ref. 2551 demonstrates how thoughtful mechanical innovation can coexist with one of watchmaking's most enduring designs. By pairing the unmistakable Tank architecture with an elegantly integrated dual-time display, it remains a refined expression of Cartier's enduring approach to form, function and timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 28 mm × 40 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/b\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver Guilloché Dial with Black Roman Numerals and Dual Time Display\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrap:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Leather Strap with 18K Yellow Gold Cartier Deployant Clasp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 38 Hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e Manual-Winding (Cartier Calibre 9901 MC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TimeTells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53420128272684,"sku":null,"price":32888.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4982\/6348\/files\/W1534251-1.jpg?v=1783573933","url":"https:\/\/www.timetells.shop\/products\/cartier-tank-a-vis-dual-time-cpcp-2551","provider":"TimeTells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}