Mappin & Webb Tank 'Cintrée'

A quarter-millennium ago, a British entrepreneur named Jonathan Mappin established a humble silver workshop in Sheffield, England. Today, having supplied gems to British royalty and wristwatches to His Majesty's soldiers, Mappin & Webb is among the most revered jewelers in the world. 

After its Campaign Watch was issued to British troops during the Boer War and First World War, Mappin & Webb turned its sights on producing newly fashionable men's wristwatches for the growing civilian market. This 'Cintrée-'like dress watch is emblematic of the style that was popular from the 1920s through the 1940s — and is becoming ever more fashionable today.

Housed in an elongated, rectangular 9K gold case with an unsigned crown, a smooth bezel, and thin wire lugs, it features a handsome silvered dial with a 'railroad' minute track in black, exploded 'Arabic' numerals, and a blued steel 'spade' handset. Signed 'Mappin' and featuring deep hallmarks on its caseback, it's powered by a hand-wound 15-jewel movement with two fine adjustments that fits snugly behind its curved dial.

Paired to a black leather strap, this lovely, nearly century-old dress watch from a historic British marker is ready to take pride of place in a modern collection. Strap it on for special occasions and be reminded that English watchmaking helped usher in our own golden age of horological excellence! 

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.