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
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| model | Tank Chinoise |
|---|---|
| year | Circa 2022 |
| reference | WGTA0074 |
| case material | Platinum |
| case number | N°093/150, 4386 |
| bracelet material | Leather strap |
| movement type | Manual, cal. 430 MC, 18 jewels |
| dimension | 28mm width x 39.5mm length |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Cartier International Warranty, certificate, booklet, invoice, cloth, loupe, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. |
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.
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