--Cartier launched the Tank Cintrée in 1921 as the largest and most impressive variation of the iconic Tank model first offered in 1919. The classic square design was elongated creating a bold, rectangular shape, along with a distinctive curve making the watch very comfortable to wear .

--The Tank Cintrée is an emblematic design found across Cartier’s timepieces, from their early 20th century wristwatches to the 2021 Cartier Tank Cintrée Limited Edition 100th anniversary edition. In addition to the curved rectangular-shaped case with strong brancards on its sides, the model typically featured Breguet-style hands, elongated Roman numerals, and a chemin-de fer minute track.

--The present platinum Tank Cintrée, numbered “No. 1”, is a most probably unique example commissioned via Cartier’s NSO, or New Special Order, program by a collector with superb taste. The NSO program required applications to be reviewed before the designs could be granted and produced, and as of March 2025, the program has been suspended. Cartier created this bespoke masterpiece with a stunning salmon dial featuring classic gorgeous Roman numerals in lacquered blue surrounding a black chemin-de fer minute track. The crown is adorned with a ruby cabochon, signifying the use of platinum for the case material.

--The watch is offered for the first time at auction by the original owner and is in new, unworn condition. It is complete with its Certificate of Origin and presentation box. With its highly uncommon pairing of a platinum case and salmon-colored dial, this Cintrée is a wonderful representation of Cartier’s century old iconic timepiece for the discerning connoisseur.