62 Cartier A highly rare and important, Tank Cintrèe, rectangular-shape manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with silver dial and black roman numerals.
Estimate: € 25.000 – 50.000
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- Model Grande Tank Cintrée
- Year Circa 1950s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 23'767, 18'564
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, 18 jewels
- Dimension 23mm width x 46mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
When Cartier introduced the Tank Cintrée in 1921, it was not simply extending the Tank line, it was redefining what a wristwatch could be. The 9-ligne Grand Cintrée was bold, elongated, unapologetically elegant. At a time when most wristwatches were still tentative little objects, Cartier produced something architectural, sensual, and strikingly modern. At approximately 46mm in length and 23mm in width, the proportions remain dramatic even today. And yet, once on the wrist, everything makes sense. The pronounced curvature, the very meaning of “Cintrée”, allows the case to embrace the wrist in a way that feels almost bespoke. It is long, yes. But it is never awkward. Instead, it flows. The magic of the Cintrée lies in its tension between geometry and grace. The parallel brancards frame an expansive dial where elongated Roman numerals stretch toward the edges, creating visual dynamism and depth. The chemin-de-fer minute track adds structure, while the blued steel hands introduce that unmistakable Cartier touch of refinement. It is no exaggeration to say that the Cintrée is one of the most beautiful wristwatches of the 20th century. Its design was so advanced that it continues to feel contemporary more than a century later. Few watches can claim such timelessness. The numerous re-editions, most recently in 2021, only reinforce how enduring and relevant the original concept remains. The present example, cased in yellow gold, captures the essence of the model in its purest form: warm metal, elongated silhouette, unmistakable presence. Powered by a European Watch & Clock movement, it reflects Cartier’s historical practice of pairing avant-garde design with reliable, high-quality mechanics. The Cintrée is a statement of proportion, restraint, and vision. A watch that does not shout, but commands. And once you understand it, it is very difficult to forget.
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