1048Σ
Cartier
Ref. WGTA0175
Tank Louis Cartier
A rare and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with three gold-brushed dial, The Armoury tri-colour gold bracelet, warranty and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 200,000€11,300 - 22,700$12,800 - 25,600
- Manufacturer
- Cartier
- Year
- Circa 2024
- Reference No
- WGTA0175
- Case No
- 4369, 122063DY
- Model Name
- Tank Louis Cartier
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1917 MC, 19 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K tri-colour gold The Armoury bracelet, max length 165mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold The Armoury concealed deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 33.7mm width x 25.5mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Cartier; bracelet and clasp further signed The Armoury
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Cartier warranty card dated 14th January 2024, blank Cartier certificate, additional crocodile strap with 18K yellow gold Cartier buckle, 4 additional links, instruction manual, product literature, red folder, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Offered by Mark Cho, this timepiece is even more special, adorned with a bespoke 7-link bracelet commissioned from The Armoury. Drawing inspiration from magnificent historical Cartier pieces, the bracelet complements the dial perfectly. Made of 18K tri-color gold, it weaves an intricate mosaic pattern with a brushed finish. Equipped with a butterfly clasp, the bracelet ensures a comfortable and elegant fit on the wrist, providing a seamless wearing experience.
Preserved in excellent overall condition, the watch is accompanied by its original accessories, including the original 18K gold buckle, making it a truly remarkable addition to any collection.
Cartier
FrenchWith 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.