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Cartier, London

Tank J.J.C. Allongée | An extremely rare white gold elongated rectangular wristwatch with black dial and original white and pink gold deployant buckle, Circa 1992

Auction Closed

April 24, 04:23 PM GMT

Estimate

320,000 - 480,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, London

Tank J.J.C. Allongée

An extremely rare white gold elongated rectangular wristwatch with black dial and original white and pink gold deployant buckle, Circa 1992

Dial: black dial signed Cartier London, stretched white Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock, baton indexes at the intervening hours, pointed baton hands

Calibre: 5’’’ x 6’’’ Zenith/Movado calibre 1110 oval movement signed Cartier, grained decoration, lever escapement, 17 jewels, annular balance, flat hairspring, Incabloc shock absorber

Case: 18k white gold rectangular case, rounded brancards, slim crossbars, case back secured by 4 screws to case sides, gold screw-set lug bars, beaded cabochon sapphire-set crown, case back exterior signed Cartier London and with London hallmarks for 18k gold, date letter ‘S’ for 1992, [JC] Jean Jacques Cartier punch mark

Case number: numbered HLSD 1'037, dated 1992

Closure: black unsigned leather strap and 18k white and pink gold deployant buckle, script engraved Cartier London, London hallmarks for 18k gold, date letter ‘S’ for 1992, [JC] Jean Jacques Cartier punch mark

Size: 39 mm length x 17 mm width

Accessories: none

While originally conceived during the late 1960s and early 1970s – an era of bold experimentation at Cartier’s Bond Street workshops – this later iteration reflects the enduring appeal of Cartier’s classic creations, seamlessly blending heritage with contemporary elegance. Our research suggests that a very small number of specially made white gold Cartier London watches were produced in the early 1990s. These included Allongée, Asymmetric, Octagonal, and Cintrée models. It is believed that as few as three examples of each design may have been made, totalling perhaps just 12 white gold wristwatches in this series. The present watch may, in fact, be the same example offered in The Magical Art of Cartier auction held by Antiquorum in Geneva, November 1996.

Antiquorum Geneva, The Magical Art of Cartier, 19 November 1996. See lot 596 for another example of this model with matching dial configuration.

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Tank J.J.C. Allongée

極度罕有白金長方形腕錶，備黑色錶盤及原裝白金及粉紅金錶扣，約1992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.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"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."