CARTIER | TANK CINTRÉEYELLOW GOLD MANUAL WINDING WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELETCIRCA 1950

Dial: silveredCalibre: cal. 122 manual winding, 18 jewelsMovement number: 486'234Case: 18k yellow gold Tank CintréeCase number: 40759Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet and pink gold Cartier deployant buckleDimensions: 45.5 x 23 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 170 mmSigned: case and dial, movement signed European Clock and Watch CompanyAccessories: Cartier presentation case

Dial: In excellent original condition. The entire surface has aged and is more of an offwhite or ivory tone. Case: In excpetional condition. All hand stamped Cartier reference numbers are incredibly crisp to the case back and bracelet clasp. The case proportions have very sharp lines, extremly crisp gold mark to the band at 9 o clock. The case is unpolished and in incredible condition. The bracelet is also in exceptional condition. Movement: Running at the time of cataloguing.
"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."

An exercise in ultimate chic, this watch immediately summons images of 50s Hollywood, and it cannot be argued that it would be most at home peaking from the cuff of Cary Grant's sport jacket. Introduced in 1921 the Tank Cintrée continues production to this day testament to its timeless design and elegance. Measuring nearly 46 mm in length the elongated case was incredibly avant guarde as at the time smaller watches were very much favoured. The design is also curved molding to the wearers wrist, and, when on its bracelet becomes almost a 'cuff' in and of itself. 

The present lot is in superb original condition and with the addition of its original yellow gold link bracelet and deployant clasp this has to be one of the finest examples of this model to come to auction in recent years.