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Cartier

Ref. 2718, WGTA0057

Tank Cintrée

A highly attractive and rare limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with The Armoury gold bracelet, warranty and presentation box, numbered 19 of a limited edition of 150 pieces made for the 100th anniversary of the Tank Cintreé

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000
€22,700 - 45,400
$25,600 - 51,300
HK$533,400
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Cartier
Year
Circa 2021
Reference No
2718, WGTA0057
Case No
019/150
Model Name
Tank Cintrée
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 9780 MC, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18K yellow gold The Armoury bracelet, max length 185mm
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold The Armoury concealed deployant clasp
Dimensions
46mm length x 23mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Cartier; bracelet and clasp further signed The Armoury
Accessories
Accompanied by Cartier warranty dated 20 January 2021, product literature, 4 additional links, original leather strap and yellow gold pin buckle, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay

In 1921, Cartier launched the Grand Tank Cintrée with an aesthetically pleasing long, slender, and gracefully arching case that perfectly sits on the wrist. One of the most faithful releases, practically a one-to-one re-edition of the 1920s Tank Cintrée, the present 100th anniversary edition perfectly executed with all the right notes from its origin were produced in a limited edition of 150 pieces only in 2021. The new edition features a warm off-white grained dial evoking vintage charm with elongated Roman numerals, and a pair of blued Breguet-style hands. Furthermore, no “Swiss Made” designation found at 6 o’clock is a nice detail for connoisseurs. Powered by the ultra-thin JLC cal. 849 (Cartier cal. 9780 MC), it’s a nice nod to its history of joint ventures between Cartier and Edmond Jaeger for their early creations.

Numbered 19 and fitted with a beautifully brushed finished 18K yellow gold bracelet from The Armoury, this Tank Cintrée stands out from its other 149 siblings by a mile. Its rich yellow gold pairs perfectly with the special bracelet, pulling it even closer to the charm of a true vintage Tank Cintrée from the 1920s. It is further offered in excellent overall condition with its full set of accessories.

Cartier

French

With the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.

Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open. 

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