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Ancon M26 TANK MARK III BRONZE MILITARY GREEN AUTOMATIC MIYOTA 45MM 200M DIVER

Pre-owned () | Original box | Original papers
£733
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Basic Info
Listing code K2W1H0
Dealer product code 78094
Movement Automatic
Case material Bronze
Bracelet material Leather
Year of production Unknown
Condition
Scope of delivery
Original box, original papers
Location United States of America, Florida, Pompano Beach
Price $895 (= £733)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic

Case
Case material Bronze
Case diameter 45 mm
Water resistance 20 ATM
Crystal Sapphire crystal
Dial Green

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Brown
Lug width 24 mm

Other
Display back, Screw-Down Crown

Description
Whether a battleship or a tank, these watches are low on subtly and high on style, mixing raw materials and dark colors to make something unapologetically masculine and fun to wear. For a big ass bronze watch with a domed sapphire crystal and a Miyota 9015 movement, the Ancon M26 Tank is also decently priced

Jumping right in, the fun starts with the seemingly bullet proof solid bronze case. Measuring a whopping 45 x 56 x 13mm (Ancon say 17mm on their site, but that is deceptive, as it is a total height, rather than the area from case back to crystal) this thing isn’t joking around. The design is also altogether fascinating. The Tank has a jagged design, with strange slab lugs and a large bezel that simultaneously looks like the missing piece from a machine somewhere or some sort of dangerous antique. If you saw this on a shelf in a weird old junk shop, you’d expect the owner to scowl at you and tell you not to touch (ok, I’ve watched way too many 80’s horror movies).



From above, the case is dominated by the 47mm wide, sculptural bezel. Made of solid bronze with engraved markers, the 120-click uni-directional bezel is more aesthetic than functional. The mechanism is decent, though a bit easier to turn than I wanted with such a massive watch. The look is awesome though, speaking to a time before fancy insert materials. It’s also got quite a bit of Panerai in there without being a 1:1 copy. Otherwise, the top view only reveals the uncommon lug design. Rather than protruding outwards, they more come down, with a flat surface that faces outwards from the watch, giving the whole case a bit of a barrel shape.

Ancon used this open space for some branding, engraving “M26” on the side towards the wearer and a large “Ancon” logo on the opposite side. I go back and forth on how I feel about this. On one hand, it’s an interesting detail that is uncommon, adding texture and a bit of technical appeal, that simply looks cool. On the other, it turns the side of the watch into a billboard for the brand, though one doesn’t see that side much themselves. In would have liked to have seen the details typically reserved for the case back engraved here instead, like some sort of spec list.
The side of the watch looks like a short bridge, with large lugs coming down like supports at a sharp angle and a thick span between them. Moving up, the eye is lead across the interestingly shaped bezel and finally to the beautifully domed sapphire crystal. The sheer thickness of the central case is worth marveling at…so much bronze. It looks like you could run it over with truck and it would be no worst for the wear.
On the right side, at 3 is a very large onion-esque crown, also made of solid bronze, that measures 8 x 5mm. It’s another interesting piece, with nice details that make it unique. It’s a screw down crown, which adds to the solidity of the case, with a shape that tapers on both sides, giving it a squat barrel form. It is also signed on the outside face with a small Ancon “A” logo that looks good. Often bronze watches use steel or titanium crowns to prevent the bronze from touching your skin. I happen to think the bronze crown looks awesome, especially as it has patinated, though I did notice some green on my skin. Similarly, the display case back is steel with an aperture rather than bronze.The Miyota 9015 within is stock save an Ancon logo on the rotor, but alway enjoyable to look at.
The best thing, and I mean absolute best thing, about the Ancon M26 Tank is how well it wears. If you’re a regular reader of w&w, you’ll know that as much as I try, large watches just don’t look or feel right on my wrist. So my own collection steers towards smaller watches, probably averaging 40mm. The Tank, despite it’s 45mm case and 47mm bezel diameter, wears very well on my 7″ wrist. The trick is the severe downward angle of the lugs and barrel shape.
When you strap the watch on, it sort of hugs on to your wrist, conforming to the natural shape, despite its blunt, boxy design. What you get is a watch that fits nicely and is quite comfortable. Basically, this is the big watch for guys with somewhat smaller wrists. That said, it will still fit larger wrists, though at a certain point I imagine the lugs would start to dig in. As far as presence goes, like its namesake, you see this watch coming from a mile away. It’s big, chunky and bold, yet the bronze and green dial are pleasantly understated.
Adding to the comfort, the M26 Tank features 26mm lugs and comes with a hearty, dark Italian leather, with a matte finish, black edges and cream stitching. The warm, chocolatey brown brings out the color of the bronze nicely, and the rugged design works with the overall aggressive aesthetic. The strap features a very thick, bronze pre-V buckle as well, tying the whole thing together.
This is a watch that is best complimented by similarly robust and rugged clothing. Heavy canvas shirts, jeans, boots, etc… Think Carhart and Chippewa with this guy. This is a great colder weather watch, that while casual, would still work in a more laid back office environment. Just don’t expect to fit this under a shirt sleeve.
The other strong argument for this watch is the value and it’s a pretty decent deal for what it has going on. Bronze, sapphire, Miyota 9015, and seemingly bullet proof construction. While not cheap, it’s also not overpriced and seems to add up. So, in the end, this is very enjoyable watch.


BRAND: Ancon

MODEL: M26 Tank Mark III

MOVEMENT: Automatic – Miyota 9015

CASE: Bronze

CROWN: Screw Down

SIZE: 45mm

LUGS: 24mm

DIAL: Military Green Dial

BEZEL: rotating Diver

CONDITION: Pre-owned – Excellent with Patina

BOXES/PAPERS: Complete Set! Everything as shown in pictures

WATER RESISTANCE: – 200m

STRAP/BRACELET: – Original Ancon Brown Leather strap with Bronze buckle.




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Pompano Beach, United States of America
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