Cartier

Tank à Guichets, No. 80 | A limited edition platinum jumping hours wristwatch, Made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Cartier, Circa 1997

Auction Closed

October 21, 07:40 AM GMT

Estimate

400,000 - 700,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier

Tank à Guichets, No. 80

A limited edition platinum jumping hours wristwatch, Made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Cartier, Circa 1997

Dial: apertured

Calibre: cal. 9752MC mechanical, 19 jewels

Case: platinum, case back secured by 4 screws

Case number: limited edition 080/150

Closure: unsigned red alligator strap and 18k white gold Cartier folding clasp

Size: 37 mm length x 25.5 mm width

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

Even though the jumping hours complication can very much be called the current “flavour of the month”, few brands can claim to have genuine heritage and historic roots in this eccentric complication, with Cartier being one such brand. Indeed, the first of Cartier’s Tank à Guichets was introduced by Louis Cartier himself almost a century ago in 1928, with the name literally translating to ‘counters’ or ‘windows’, a fitting moniker for the unusual method of time-telling. Still retaining all of the signature elements which make the Tank so revered, but now pairing them with a closed dial, Cartier unknowingly created a timeless masterpiece which looks every bit as avant-garde today as it did back in the previous century.

Throughout the decades since its creation, the Tank à Guichets was made in extremely limited quantities, often on an upon-request basis. This has resulted in a plethora of design differences observable across vintage examples which have surfaced, including variations in size, aperture layout and crown location. This combined with the scarcity and distinct design have resulted in the model becoming extremely collectible and favoured by connoisseurs.

For their grand 150th anniversary in 1997, Cartier decided to bring back the Tank à Guichets design, and for the first time ever manufactured it in a series, limited to just 150 pieces. This anniversary edition marked somewhat of a rebirth of the model, not just within La Maison’s catalogue, but also in the collecting zeitgeist, and the brand went on to introduce several more executions, but none more favoured than the present 1997 anniversary run.

卡地亞 Tank à Guichets 編號 80

限量版鉑金跳時腕錶，為慶祝卡地亞 150 週年而製，約1997年製

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

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"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."