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Cartier

Ref. 2846

Tank Chronographe Monopoussoir

An exceptional and highly attractive limited edition pink gold single pusher chronograph wristwatch, number 16 of a limited edition of 100 pieces

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Cartier introduced their ‘Collection Privée, Cartier Paris,’ between 1998-2008, in recognition of the demand for vintage style models. The Tank Chronographe Monopoussoir is a wonderful modern re-edition of the original 1935 example. Though larger in size, it is remarkably faithful in regards to its dial design and case proportions.

The present Tank Monopoussoir is part of the acclaimed Collection Privée Cartier Paris, and limited to 100 pieces. The geometry of the case is equally stunning, the large rectangular 18k pink gold case is incredibly comfortable to wear on the wrist.

The engraving on the caseback of the watch further confirms that just 100 pieces of the Tank Monopoussoir were manufactured in pink gold of which the present example is number 16.

The timepiece is driven by the calibre 045MC, a THA ébauche that was pioneered by F.P. Journe and was pivotal in the early careers of independent watchmakers like Denis Flageollet and Vianney Halter.

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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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