124 Cartier A rare and elegant, Tank Chinoise, wristwatch in platinum, with warranty and presentation box, numbered 93 of a limited edition of 150 pieces.

Estimate: € 15.000 –⁠ 30.000

In an era when innovation was measured not just in functionality but in design poetry, the Cartier Tank Chinoise emerged as a quiet yet revolutionary expression of the Maison’s vision. Traditionally born as a square timepiece over a century ago, it was in 2022 that Cartier reimagined its form, transforming it into a gracefully elongated rectangle that recalls the sweeping porticos of ancient Asian temples. Every line, every parallel bar, is a study in harmonious symmetry, where Eastern architectural elegance converges with Western watchmaking genius. This particular example, crafted in platinum, exemplifies that spirit. Its dial is a study in subtle sophistication: a silvered canvas, offset by meticulously applied Roman numerals and a pair of sword hands that glide with quiet assurance. The mechanical core is governed by the acclaimed calibre 430 MC, which allows the watch to maintain its ultra-thin profile, a necessary counterpoint to the boldness of its reimagined silhouette. Limited to just 150 pieces and numbered 93, this Tank Chinoise is a wearable embodiment of Cartier’s ability to reinterpret tradition with a contemporary flair. Presented with its full set of original documentation, this watch represents a statement of enduring elegance and meticulous craftsmanship, destined to captivate both the established connoisseur and the curious collector alike.