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Cartier
Ref. 2671
Tank Louis Cartier Squelette
A very rare and exceptional limited edition skeletonized platinum wristwatch, numbered 43 of a limited edition of 50 pieces
Full-Cataloguing
• Numbered 43 out of 50
• Part of CPCP series
Part of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP), which updated and modernized some of their most cherished and iconic designs, the Tank Louis Cartier Squelette was launched in 2004. A limited edition of 50 pieces, the model was based on the legendary design of the Tank that has made the brand so famous and sought after amongst collectors with a twist, showcasing a decorated movement, along with the intricate bridges and details throughout.
Encased in platinum, this exceptional timepiece is powered by the hand-wound skeletonized calibre 9710 MC, composed of 153 finely crafted components. Its sapphire crystal case elements on both the front and back offers a captivating view of the movement’s sunray-finished bridges, accented by delicate hints of pink and black from the rubies, wheels, and blackened hands.
Numbered 43 of 50 and presented in excellent overall condition, this Tank Louis Cartier Squelette is a distinguished collector’s piece, poised to be a treasured addition to any collection.
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.