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Cartier
Ref. WGTA0175
Tank Louis Cartier
A rare and well-preserved yellow gold wristwatch with three gold-brushed dial, The Armoury tri-colour gold bracelet, warranty and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• A modern reinterpretation of the classic Tank Louis Cartier, combining yellow, white, and rose gold tones in a subtle, architectural composition
• Paired with a matching three gold bracelet from The Armoury
• Full set
• Property from the collection of Mark Cho
While the Cartier Tank has taken on many treatments since it was first conceived in the 1910s, the present example released in 2023 is distinguished by its striking three-color gold brushed dial forming a richly textured mosaic-like surface that transitions subtly in tone from top to bottom.
Further enhancing its appeal, the watch is fitted with a bespoke seven-link bracelet commissioned from The Armoury. Mark Cho designed this custom brick bracelet in 18K tri-color gold that matched the dial’s delightful pattern using a randomized assortment of gold bricks.
The custom bracelet, inspired by the classic brick bracelets of the 1930s, is made by bracelet craftsmen in Hong Kong. It is the result of a joint project between international menswear brand, The Armoury, and Maia, a Hong Kong company specialized in making precious metal bracelets. Each bracelet is custom made and the endlinks are specifically crafted for a precise fit to the watch head. Finished with a butterfly clasp, it offers both comfort and elegance, ensuring a fluid presence on the wrist. Additional links are available for purchase on request.
Preserved in excellent overall condition and accompanied by its original accessories, including the original 18K yellow gold buckle, the present example represents a highly attractive and distinctive interpretation of one of Cartier’s most iconic models.
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.