Debuting in 1936 as the Paralélogramme, the Cartier Asymétrique was born amid an era of bold case designs and innovation. A creative twist on the classic Tank, this angular model shifted the case and dial 30 degrees, lying flat on the wrist. Encapsulating Cartier's avant-garde spirit, the Asymétrique joins mythic silhouettes like the Cintrée and Crash as cornerstones of the brand's brilliant history.
Revived through the decades in limited editions, the Tank Asymétrique underscores its importance in the Cartier canon. The present example encased in platinum, numbered 9 of just 16 pieces made, celebrates the reopening of Cartier’s Milan boutique with subtle burgundy accents and an eye-catching dial layout. The “16” motif honors the boutique's address at 16 Via Montenapoleone.
Complete with all its accessories and offered in excellent condition, this Asymétrique will delight even the most discerning Cartier collector. Its rarity and subtle, avant-garde elegance cement its place among the maison's most prized silhouettes.