{"product_id":"1990s-concord-tank-style-solid-14k-gold-swiss-unisex-wristwatch-unused-condition-cartier-inspired-dress-watch","title":"1990s Concord Tank Style Solid 14k Gold Swiss unisex Wristwatch – Unused Condition – Cartier Inspired Dress Watch","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis Watch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very elegant and beautifully preserved Concord tank-style wristwatch, made in solid 14k gold and dating, we believe, to around the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is very much in the classic rectangular dress-watch tradition, with obvious similarities to the famous Cartier Tank and even incorporates a diamond stone in the crown That is not a criticism at all — quite the opposite. The clean case shape, slim profile and formal dial layout give this watch the same easy, timeless appeal that makes the Cartier Tank such an enduring design. It is smart, refined and wearable without trying too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is especially appealing because it appears to be in unused condition. Watches like this were often bought for special occasions, gifts, retirement presents or dress use, and then spent most of their life tucked away rather than worn daily. The result is a watch that still has that crisp, fresh quality that is increasingly hard to find on 1990s precious-metal dress watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid 14k gold case gives the watch a proper sense of quality without being too loud. It has that warm, slightly softer gold tone that works beautifully on a slim rectangular watch, especially when paired with a leather strap. On the wrist it gives you the look of a classic high-grade dress watch, but with the slightly more unusual Concord name, which for us makes it far more interesting than yet another obvious choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded in 1908 in Biel Switzerland, the brand was created with the American market in mind. Working with the likes of Tiffany \u0026amp; Co, Cartier provides them with quality watches made from precious metals and gems. In 1942 President Truman gifted Concord watches to Stalin and Churchill during the world war 2 peace talks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcord is a much more interesting name than many people realise. The company was founded in Biel\/Bienne, Switzerland, in 1908, and from early on had a very strong connection with the American market. Concord watches were Swiss made, but the brand developed much of its reputation through the United States, where it became associated with fine jewellers, slim dress watches, precious-metal cases and refined luxury presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1970, Concord was acquired by the North American Watch Company, the business that later became part of what we now know as Movado Group. This American connection is a big part of the brand’s identity. Concord was never just another Swiss name producing anonymous watches; it occupied that slightly more jewellery-led, refined, transatlantic space, often sitting alongside names such as Movado, Ebel, Piaget and Corum in the world of elegant dress watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 20th century, Concord had become particularly known for thin, sophisticated luxury watches, often in gold or bi-metal, and many of their best pieces have a very sleek, tailored feel. That makes this 14k tank-style watch very much in keeping with the brand’s strengths: slim, dressy, beautifully proportioned and quietly luxurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"personalnote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis watch has been fully serviced in our on-site workshop and comes with our 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"personalnote\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat we think\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat we think\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe really like this one. It has the Cartier Tank look, but it is not simply trying to be a Cartier. The Concord name gives it a slightly different character — a little more unusual, a little more American-market luxury, and a little less expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid 14k gold case is the big appeal here. Many tank-style watches from this period were plated or gold-filled, so finding one in solid gold, especially in unused condition, makes it a much stronger piece. It has all the ingredients of a proper dress watch: slim case, rectangular form, precious metal, clean dial and that understated “wear it with anything smart” feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone who loves the Cartier Tank look but wants something different, this makes a lot of sense. It is elegant, wearable, beautifully made and just unusual enough to feel like a proper vintage find. We would see this as a perfect evening watch, wedding watch, smart office watch or simply a lovely alternative to the more obvious big-name rectangular dress pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"thewatch\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specification\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec Stuff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference :\u003cspan\u003e 28-57-651 \/ 133468\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement : \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eETA Swiss made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge :\u003cspan\u003e 1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/1990\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Age : \u003c\/strong\u003e1990s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size : \u003c\/strong\u003e20\u003cspan\u003emm X 27.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLugs :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preowned, Hardly used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Box and Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase Material :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarranty :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12-Months Non-Waterproof Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Concord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58519111106934,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/6187\/6838\/files\/DSC_4908.png?v=1787608593","url":"https:\/\/antiquewatchuk.co.uk\/products\/1990s-concord-tank-style-solid-14k-gold-swiss-unisex-wristwatch-unused-condition-cartier-inspired-dress-watch","provider":"Antique Watch Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}