Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph.
Discussion
Can someone explain the dial layout on this watch and a few other questions please.
It's my brothers watch. He bought it in 2001 and had it serviced in 2004 but sadly he passed away in 2007.
I have just had the battery replaced and have noticed that the bottom R/H sub-dial is slight misaligned.
Bearing in mind that on Boxing day I am hoping to give this watch to his son (through tears if I'm honest)who has just turned 18, am I to be worried by that dial or would a service be in order.
Thinking of the time issue i guess that i would be better giving it to him and explaining that it's needs this service so will need it back to do so. Again what time scale would i be looking at from either a AD or Cartier themselves.
Sorry for the rushed way of wording and writing this post as it is a really upsetting situation to be in as I have been told to give it to him by the s
t ex-wife he left behind and the very great possibility of his son selling it spunking the money up the wall.
The above is a long Story best left alone if I'm honest, but will answer any questions that come along for that and the watch.
It's my brothers watch. He bought it in 2001 and had it serviced in 2004 but sadly he passed away in 2007.
I have just had the battery replaced and have noticed that the bottom R/H sub-dial is slight misaligned.
Bearing in mind that on Boxing day I am hoping to give this watch to his son (through tears if I'm honest)who has just turned 18, am I to be worried by that dial or would a service be in order.
Thinking of the time issue i guess that i would be better giving it to him and explaining that it's needs this service so will need it back to do so. Again what time scale would i be looking at from either a AD or Cartier themselves.
Sorry for the rushed way of wording and writing this post as it is a really upsetting situation to be in as I have been told to give it to him by the s
t ex-wife he left behind and the very great possibility of his son selling it spunking the money up the wall.The above is a long Story best left alone if I'm honest, but will answer any questions that come along for that and the watch.
Top small dial is the date. Having electronic "gubbins" allows the watch to deal with days of the month, leap years etc.
Bottom two dials are hours on the left and a 30 minute sweep on the right. In stopwatch mode the large second hand is used. Ordinarily the large second hand is static at 12 o'clock. If it moves to 1 or 2 o'clock (one of them can't remember which) on the main dial it means the battery is low and needs replacing.
Top button - start/stop. Bottom button - reset. When you press reset, the two lower dials and the second hand should all point at exactly 12 o'clock/north, not slightly off.
Winder notes. 1st notch out, allows individual hour adjustment with small movement of winder (useful when changing time zones). 2nd notch, allows micro adjustement of the minute hand. 3rd notch allows normal changing of time.
Sad to hear a sentimental watch may end up being sold off for flash cash. Hopefully it won't. Personally if I knew it was going to be sold off I wouldn't be paying for a service. I'd maybe look at keeping it a few more years for when the son won't be tempted to cash in. Think my service was about £400 four years ago, with a battery change, new seals, full service and tidyup etc. Took about 8 weeks, came back looking new.
Bottom two dials are hours on the left and a 30 minute sweep on the right. In stopwatch mode the large second hand is used. Ordinarily the large second hand is static at 12 o'clock. If it moves to 1 or 2 o'clock (one of them can't remember which) on the main dial it means the battery is low and needs replacing.
Top button - start/stop. Bottom button - reset. When you press reset, the two lower dials and the second hand should all point at exactly 12 o'clock/north, not slightly off.
Winder notes. 1st notch out, allows individual hour adjustment with small movement of winder (useful when changing time zones). 2nd notch, allows micro adjustement of the minute hand. 3rd notch allows normal changing of time.
Sad to hear a sentimental watch may end up being sold off for flash cash. Hopefully it won't. Personally if I knew it was going to be sold off I wouldn't be paying for a service. I'd maybe look at keeping it a few more years for when the son won't be tempted to cash in. Think my service was about £400 four years ago, with a battery change, new seals, full service and tidyup etc. Took about 8 weeks, came back looking new.
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