Cartier Tank Price Guide — UK Pre-Owned Guide Values
Data to June 2026 · updated July 2026 · built from Chrono6538’s proprietary dataset of pre-owned luxury pieces (1,096 Cartier Tank pieces) · How this index is built →
As of June 2026, a pre-owned Cartier Tank typically guides at £2,570–£3,578, median £3,000 — the most-traded Tank steel variant (n=469). Diamond-set and precious-metal pieces climb to a £17,213 median (wide-range Tank rose gold (diamond)), with the dearest pieces reaching about £21,800 (rose gold, diamond-set). A Tank yellow gold starts from around £1,603.
Figures are indicative guide values from Chrono6538’s proprietary dataset of pre-owned luxury pieces — typically below retail — not sold prices, and not a valuation of any individual item.
The grail end
The top rows of the Cartier Tank table are wide-range Tank rose gold (diamond) pieces (median £17,213), with the dearest pieces guiding to about £21,800 (rose gold, diamond-set) and, for the rarest single example catalogued, up to £32,563 (not typical). A steadier premium benchmark is the Tank steel (diamond), around a £5,175 median. Search Cartier Tank →
Cartier Tank guide values — grail to entry
Ordered by median guide, highest first. Each piece links to live stock on chrono6538.com.
| Piece | Pieces | Typical range | Median | High end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank rose gold (diamond) | 24 | £8,218 – £19,216 · wide range | £17,213 | £21,800 |
| Tank white gold (diamond) | 70 | £4,198 – £14,104 · wide range | £8,100 | £17,495 |
| Tank steel (diamond) | 25 | £4,775 – £6,050 | £5,175 | £6,420 |
| Tank white gold | 41 | £1,650 – £8,900 · wide range | £4,325 | £12,275 |
| Tank two-tone | 96 | £3,050 – £4,153 | £3,500 | £4,613 |
| Tank steel | 469 | £2,570 – £3,578 | £3,000 | £4,251 |
| Tank yellow gold | 84 | £1,603 – £5,830 · wide range | £2,644 | £13,488 |
| Tank | 287 | £2,200 – £3,170 | £2,600 | £4,100 |
These are indicative guide ranges drawn from Chrono6538’s proprietary dataset of pre-owned luxury pieces — a real-world guide to where these pieces sit, typically below retail. ‘Dearest pieces’ figures are the highest high-end (p90) band shown in the table; the ‘rarest single example’ figure is the single rarest piece catalogued, not typical.
Rows marked wide range or mixed metals combine several variants (metal, size or diamond content) in one bucket, so the upper figure reflects the dearer end of that mix rather than a typical example — read the median as the best single guide and treat the top of the range as the fully-specified pieces.
The story behind the Cartier Tank
Louis Cartier designed the Tank in 1917, its case inspired by the lines of a Renault tank seen on the Western Front. A century on it remains the archetypal rectangular dress watch, worn by figures from Jackie Kennedy to Andy Warhol.
What moves the value of a Cartier Tank
- Materials — the specific reference, dial and bracelet move a piece within the range.
- Condition & completeness — original box, papers and unworn condition support the top of the range.
- Variant & size — larger, rarer or more complete references sit higher.
- Provenance — signed, authenticated pieces with documentation are the most liquid.
Related in the index
Buyers of the Tank also look at: Cartier Pasha · Cartier Santos · Cartier Ballon Bleu · Cartier Panthère · Cartier Ronde.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a pre-owned Cartier Tank worth in the UK?
Chrono6538’s indicative guide for the most-traded Cartier Tank steel is £2,570–£3,578 (median £3,000), from 469 catalogued pieces to June 2026; diamond-set and precious-metal examples range higher, to a £17,213 median (wide-range Tank rose gold (diamond)). Entry pieces start from around £1,603. These are indicative guide values and typically sit below retail.
What affects the value of a Cartier Tank?
Metal and any diamonds, the specific reference or variant, size, condition and completeness (original box and papers) all move a piece within the range. On this model, Tank steel (diamond) examples guide to a £5,175 median against £3,000 for the most-traded Tank steel. Signed, authenticated examples are the most liquid.
Where can I buy or sell a Cartier Tank in the UK?
Chrono6538 sells authenticated pre-owned Cartier watches at fixed prices and buys and values watches too. Every watch is issued a Certificate of Authenticity and ships insured from the UK.
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