CARTIER | LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM WRISTWATCH NO 35/50 TANK CINTRÉE CIRCA 2004

Movement: cal. 9770 MC manual winding, 18 jewels Case: platinum, case back secured by 8 screwsBracelet/Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Cartier folding claspSize: 23 mm widthSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Cartier Certificate, instruction manual and presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial and hands are in very good condition. The case is in very good condition with only very minor tiny nicks to the band, hardly visible with the naked eye. Overall in very good condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

The present watch was released in 2004 in a limited edition series of 50 pieces. The modern Tank Cintrée pays tribute to the vintage Cintrée watch, in which they both share the same shape and sizing. This watch furthermore features blued steel Breguet hands, remaining faithful to the original Tank Cintrée in the 1920s.