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Cartier

Ref. 367-90

Tank Cintrée Dual Time

A highly rare and attractive yellow gold dual-time wristwatch with mesh bracelet

Estimate
HK$150,000 - 300,000
€17,000 - 34,000
$19,200 - 38,500
HK$482,600
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Cartier
Year
Circa 1990s
Reference No
367-90
Case No
A106175
Model Name
Tank Cintrée Dual Time
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 2412, Cartier signed, 17, jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18K yellow gold Cartier 13 links bracelet, max length 195mm
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold Cartier concealed clasp
Dimensions
46.3mm length × 23mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied with Cartier Japan service invoice, 3 removed links and pouch.
Catalogue Essay
Launched in 1921, the Tank Cintrée was born 2 years after the original Cartier Tank. Embodying the design traits of its sibling, the Tank Cintrée evolved into an elongated rectangular case with elegant curves that not only fits on the wrist with perfection, it also quickly became one of the classic icon of the Parisian house. Fast forward to the 90s, Cartier decided to finesse its design with a adaptable styling and contemporary complication. Coupled with two mechanical movements operated by two faceted crowns fitted into a single case, the Tank Cintrée Dual-time with an attractive split dial was born.

Presented in stunning condition, the present Tank Cintrée Dual-Time is cased in yellow gold and displays gorgeous Roman numerals against its ivory hued dial with vintage appeal. Sitting with two dials stacked vertically, the top dial features the classic design of Cartier’s Roman numerals for all 12 hour markers, and in contrast the second time-zone is easily differentiated at the bottom by the clean display of 12, 3, 6, and 9 only. Incredibly handsome and sophisticated with subtlety, the accompanied 13-link bracelet by Cartier underscores its supreme rarity. With majority of Cartier wristwatches born on leather strap, to find an example with the highly desirable Cartier bracelet is music to collector's ears. A true collector’s gem with a recent complete overhaul, this superb Tank Cintrée dual-time is a chance not to miss for the discerned collector of Cartier.

Cartier

French
With 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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