928Σ︎
Cartier
Ref. WGTA0074, 4386
Tank Chinoise
A well-preserved and rare limited edition platinum rectangular-shaped wristwatch with warranty and presentation box, numbered 150 of a limited edition of 150 pieces
Full-Cataloguing
- Launched in 2022 to celebrate 100th anniversary of Tank Chinoise
- Numbered 150/150, last one to be made
- Well-preserved with certificate and box
In 2022, Cartier marked the centenary of the original Tank Chinoise, a distinctive reinterpretation of the iconic Tank that draws its inspiration from traditional Chinese architecture. Over the course of its hundred-year history, the Chinoise has remained a compelling variation, its case offering greater depth than the Tank Normale first introduced in 1919.
While earlier examples were traditionally square, the 2022 collection introduced a rectangular form for the first time. Parallel brancards evoke the porticos of Asian temples, translating the harmonious symmetry of Eastern architecture into the refined geometry of the watch.
Presented here in platinum, this Tank Chinoise features a striking grey sunburst dial, steel hands, and black Roman numerals that underscore its elegant restraint. Powered by the ultra-thin manual-winding Calibre 430 MC, the watch maintains an exceptionally slender profile. Limited to just 150 pieces, the present example numbered 150 is the final watch of the series. It remains in well-preserved condition, complete with its original hang tag and factory stickers still intact on the caseback. A rare and highly desirable piece for the discerning collector.
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.