134 Cartier A very special and early, Tank Americaine "Jumbo", rectangular shape manual wristwatch in platinum, with box and guarantee.
Estimate: € 8.000 – 16.000
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- Model Tank Américaine "Jumbo"
- Year 1995
- Reference 1734
- Case Material Platinum
- Case Number GC11599
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, cal. 9P2, 18 jewels
- Movement Number 9'309'244
- Dimension 27mm width x 45mm lenght
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Cartier Certificate and Guarantee dated 3rd December 1995 stamped Dickson Singapore, booklets, leather portfolio, fitted presentation box and Cartier travel pochette.
Introduced in the late 1980s, the Tank Américaine represents Cartier’s bold reinterpretation of the legendary Tank Cintrée, retaining the graceful curvature of its case while introducing a more substantial and distinctly modern presence. The present example is an especially compelling early execution, crafted entirely in platinum and preserved with its original presentation box and Cartier International Guarantee, dated 3 December 1995. The generously proportioned case combines broad polished brancards with finely brushed surfaces, creating a sophisticated interplay of light. The silvered guilloché dial, featuring bold Roman numerals, Cartier’s signature railway minute track, secret signature and elegant blued-steel hands, is quintessentially Cartier. Powering the watch is the ultra-thin, hand-wound Calibre 9P2, signed Cartier and based on Piaget’s legendary 9P architecture, allowing the imposing curved case to retain an elegant and remarkably slender profile. An exceptional example combining precious material, refined design and early production characteristics.
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GENEVA
Eternity Gallery Geneva, 19 Place de Longemalle
HONG KONG
Opera Gallery Hong Kong, 1 Duddell Street, Unit 01, 11/F, Central
MILANO
Portrait Milano Hotel, Corso Venezia, 11
BOLOGNA
Time on Show Bologna, Viale della Fiera, 20