This design was made famous by Cartier. The Catena so strongly resembles the Cartier and i found some information on a forum that when these came out in the 70s a lot were used to make fake Cartier's by redialling them.
This then made the Catena rarer than the Cartier. Please see this is one of the feedbacks i got for this watch....
Vintage Catena Tank Swiss Mechanical Gents Dress Watch. Same size and dimensions as a Cartier. Same look as a Cartier. Same face as a Cartier.
Same ETA movement as a Cartier, But not the same price as a Cartier! Condition - New old stock, please check pictures. May have tiniest storage marks but nothing significant.
In perfect working order and keeping time. Age / Circa - Made in the 1970s. Jewel ETA 2512-1 wind up movement. Classic in white with Roman numeral hour marker. High polish finish with a. Case Size - 35mm top to bottom 26mm side to side (without crown) and 8mm depth. Bracelet - On a high quality, generic stainless mesh bracelet. Fits up to a max 8 wrist. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches". The seller is "myretrowatches" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.