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13Σ

Cartier

Ref. CRWHTA0023

Tank Asymétrique “Temple Edition”

卡地亞，罕有，限量版鉑金鏤空腕錶，備酒紅色時標，限量發行60枚，編號15。附保證書及錶盒

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Each timepiece in the Cartier Privé collection is a fusion of history, artistry, and craftsmanship, ensuring that Cartier's legacy endures through generations of watch connoisseurs. Interestingly, the Tank Asymétrique has evolved over time, with the middle lug being removed and later reintroduced in the CPCP version in 2006. Whilst retaining the same 30-degree offset as the numerals on its asymmetrical dial, the current series with a skeletonized dial was introduced in 2020 as part of the Privé Cartier Collection. The lacquer-filled Arabic numerals at 6 and 12 o'clock are framed by the dial's bridges, serving as hour markers and offering a glimpse of the in-house 9623 MC movement that beats within.

Part of the so-called “Temple Exclusive”, the present Tank Asymétrique with burgundy lacquer-filled skeletonized indexes and numerals, has rarely been seen publicly. Only 60 pieces were made and these examples were only available at the London, Paris, and New York City boutiques as part of their off-catalogue offering. The complementary burgundy strap and ruby cabochon further enhance the cohesiveness of the watch. It is presented in excellent overall condition, with all its original accessories, and offered on behalf of an important international collector.

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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