Cartier has been at the forefront of horological designs that have stood the test of time. From their early beginning in 1847 until today, the brand has been known for some of the most iconic and cherished timepieces available to the public. Over the decades, Cartier has re-issued popular models, making them contemporary to the era, but keeping them as innovative, interesting, and coveted as the past. Their Cartier Privée Collection Paris (CPCP) line was launched in 1998 and remained in production until 2008 when Cartier launched its Fine Watchmaking Collection, featuring in-house, highly complicated movements. The CPCP offered an opportunity to update and modernise some of Cartier’s most sought after and iconic timepieces, including the Tank.

Introduced in 1917, the design took its inspiration from the top view of the very first Renault military tank vehicle deployed that same year. Today, it has become an icon in haute horlogerie, and over the ensuing 100 years, the basic foundation of the watch has remained the same, but modernized with changing fashions and styles. The present limited edition Tank Louis Cartier Squelette is a wonderful expression of the ingenuity of the Cartier Privée Collection Paris. The skeletonized manual caliber 9710MC is suspended between two sapphire panels making up the front and back of the case, giving the model a breath taking aesthetic.

This Tank Louis Cartier Squelette is fresh-to-the-market, consigned by the original owner. The platinum case is well-preserved, and numbered 20 of 50 examples. The watch is further accompanied by its original Cartier certificates and presentation box. The beauty and technical mastery of watches from the CPCP collection has been fascinating collectors since 1998, and this very rare model is an exciting opportunity for collectors.

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