No Reserve
8099Σ
Cartier
Ref. 3169
Tank Solo “Piano”
A fine and unusual stainless steel quartz wristwatch with certificate and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$25,000 - 50,000•€2,900 - 5,800$3,200 - 6,400
HK$82,550
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Cartier
- Year
- Circa 2011
- Reference No
- 3169
- Case No
- 704463QX
- Model Name
- Tank Solo “Piano”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Quartz, cal. 690, 7 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 27mm width x 35mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Cartier certificate stamped Friendship Store Guangzhou dated 17th November 2011, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- The Cartier Tank Solo represents a more affordable lineage compared to the classic Tank Louis Cartier. While it shares a similar aesthetic, this Tank Solo differentiates itself by featuring a flatter stainless steel case and the inclusion of quartz movements, making it more accessible and easy to use.
- One intriguing aspect of this Tank Solo is its dial design. Cartier has displayed its design genius by incorporating an asymmetrical, "Piano" type dial layout. This unique arrangement has seamlessly integrated the secret signature and "Swiss Made" text into the Roman numerals, aligning perfectly with the piano-style design.
- This unusual iteration of the legendary Cartier Tank is an attractive option for those seeking a playful and alternative wristwatch choice, ticking all the boxes for a versatile and distinctive timepiece.
- One intriguing aspect of this Tank Solo is its dial design. Cartier has displayed its design genius by incorporating an asymmetrical, "Piano" type dial layout. This unique arrangement has seamlessly integrated the secret signature and "Swiss Made" text into the Roman numerals, aligning perfectly with the piano-style design.
- This unusual iteration of the legendary Cartier Tank is an attractive option for those seeking a playful and alternative wristwatch choice, ticking all the boxes for a versatile and distinctive timepiece.
Cartier
FrenchWith the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open.
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