2856 - Cartier, exceptionally rare and elegant Tank Cintrée collector’s watch, ca. 1970.

Cartier, exceptionally rare and elegant Tank Cintrée collector’s watch, ca. 1970. 950 platinum. D 23 × 45 mm. Provenance: 54030, curved screw-down case, crown with faceted sapphire, curved mineral crystal Exhibited: Cream-colored lacquered dial with black Roman numerals, inner minute track, signed “Cartier” at 12 o’clock and “Paris” at 6 o’clock, fine blued hands Exhibited: Fine manual-winding movement no. 1862836 with Geneva stripes, screw balance, cal. K821, 18 jewels Literature: Crocodile leather strap with Cartier platinum/white-gold folding clasp None A masterpiece of proportion and curvature, introduced in the 1920s and celebrated ever since as one of the purest expressions of Art Deco elegance. Its elongated, gently curved case was designed to follow the wrist with remarkable suppleness, offering both an unmistakable silhouette and exceptional comfort. The Tank Cintrée is among Cartier’s most iconic creations. Over the decades, the Cintrée has come to epitomize Cartier’s design language. Appreciated by connoisseurs for its minimalist design, historical significance, and distinctive elegance, it remains one of the house’s most poetic and timeless creations.