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Cartier
Tank à Guichets “Anniversary Edition”
A highly rare and well-preserved limited edition platinum wristwatch with jumping hours, certificate and presentation box, numbered 55 of a limited edition of 150 pieces made to commemorate Cartier’s 150th anniversary
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- Numbered 55 of 150 pieces to celebrate Cartier’s 150th anniversary
- Full set with certificate and commemorative box
- Extremely well-preserved with scarce wrist time
The Cartier Tank à Guichets made headlines with its Collection Privée Cartier Paris "oblique" release. Avant-garde with an almost industrial appearance since its debut in 1928, the name "à Guichets" translates to "apertures", through which the hour "jumps" as time progresses. Exceptionally legible, the hour is displayed in a window at 12 o’clock, while the minutes are indicated through an elegantly curved aperture at 6 o’clock.
The present Tank à Guichets hails from a commemorative limited edition launched in 1997 to celebrate the maison’s 150th anniversary. Cased in platinum—distinguished by a ruby cabochon crown exclusive to the metal—this example is numbered 55 of a 150-piece limited production. In keeping with all 150th-anniversary editions across models, it features a crisp "LC" engraving on the caseback alongside "1847-1997". Compared to other releases, the 1997 version features classic vertical brushing complemented by two subtle vertical indents that lend a slimmer visual profile to the case.
Although Cartier revived the Tank à Guichets collection in 2025, collectors consistently return to this specific 1997 edition for its unmatched harmony of design and proportion. Highly sought-after and impeccably preserved, this Tank à Guichets is accompanied by its original commemorative presentation box and its limited-edition certificate stamped in Japan. For collectors of unconventional horology, this discontinued platinum Cartier is an essential acquisition.
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.