Cartier CPCP Tank à Vis

About this reference

The Cartier Tank à Vis reference 2554 in white gold was produced between 2001 and 2005 as part of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP). Collectors prioritize this reference for its dual-bezel case construction inspired by the 1931 Tank Étanche and its manual-wind Calibre 437 MC, developed by Piaget. The dial features traditional CPCP signatures, including a central guilloché rose motif, blued steel Breguet-style hands, and a hidden Cartier signature within the VII numeral. Current secondary market valuations typically range from $25,000 to $35,000 depending on condition and the presence of original accessories. A notable variant of the 2554 includes the "Wandering Hours" complication, though the time-only white gold model remains sought after for its specific proportions of 27mm by 39mm. Production numbers were limited, as was standard for the CPCP line, which focused on reviving historical designs with mechanical movements.