7 Cartier Fascinating Tank Francaise Rectangular-Shape Chronograph Wristwatch in White Gold, With Silver Roman Numbers Dial and Date

Estimate: € 3.000 –⁠ 6.000

Cartier has designed a series of amazing Tank watches in all its history. These Tanks are adored by collectors and are often seen as the ultimate Tank watch to have. One of the most appreciated for its bigger and massive size is the Tank Française of which we have a special example in white gold. The present lot not only fascinate for its conservation and its immortal design but mainly for the particular feature of the chronograph complication, difficult to find in models like this one. The two rectangular pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock to activate, stop and reset the chrono are recorded by the sub dial located in the unusual position at 5 o’clock. On its side the 12 hour registration counter and at 12 the date window. Other peculiarity the secret signature Cartier in the roman numerals X, usually located at VII.