Cartier - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII Hong Kong Friday, November 24, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Cartier
    Year: Circa 2022
    Reference No: WGTA0075
    Case No: 4397, No. 105/150
    Model Name: Tank Chinoise
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 430 MC, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Cartier pin buckle
    Dimensions: 39.5mm length x 29.2mm width
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Cartier warranty dated 29th July 2022, red folder, instruction manual, product literature, loupe, cloth, additional crocodile strap, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In 2022, Cartier released a new collection of the aesthetically distinctive Tank Chinoise, initially introduced a century ago in 1922 when there was a resurgence of interest in Europe of East Asian decorative arts, which had peaked in the previous century with the Rococo movement. Inspired by traditional Chinese architecture, the Tank Chinoise was a stylish reinterpretation of the original Tank model. Featuring two brancards (Stretch in French) across the top and bottom of the case, providing additional flair and a design twist.

    Numbered 105 of a limited edition of 150 pieces, the present Cartier Chinoise from circa 2022 is cased in 18K pink gold and features a silver sunray dial contrasted elegantly against black Roman numerals. Presented in excellent condition, and accompanied by all its original accessories, the original owner also paired it with an additional green crocodile strap to bring the watch alive beautifully.

  • Artist Biography

    Cartier

    French

    With 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. 

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Property from the Original Owner

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Ref. WGTA0075
A rare and elegant limited edition pink gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with warranty and presentation box, numbered 105 of a limited edition of 150 pieces

Circa 2022
39.5mm length x 29.2mm width
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$95,000 - 155,000 
€11,500-18,800
$12,200-19,900

Sold for HK$165,100

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023