With royal warrants ranging from Thailand to Russia and much of Europe, it is no surprise that King Edward VII of England famously referred to Cartier as the ‘jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers’. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the firm came to dominate international jewellery design in the early 20th century under the auspices of his three enterprising sons: Louis Cartier in Paris, Pierre Cartier in New York and Jacques Cartier in London. With a roster of visionary designers such as Charles Jacqueau and Pierre Lemarchand, and charismatic creative director Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s designs articulated a wide range of influences into highly original and elegant jewels that defined their eras. Their ‘Tutti Frutti’ pieces brought carved emeralds, rubies and sapphires adapted from Indian jewels together in riotous combination from the mid 1920s, while their opulent ‘big cat’ jewels draped themselves across such legendary collectors as Barbara Hutton and the Duchess of Windsor, and became the house’s most beloved mascots. Cartier continues to inspire collectors worldwide with such design classics such as ‘Juste un Clou’ and ‘LOVE’ bracelets, as well as the versatile ‘Tank’ range of watches, and their supremely imaginative high jewellery collections.

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Important Watches

Cartier Tank Louis ‘His and Hers’, Reference 8110 A set of two wristwatches, first a yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, second a yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1994 Dial: both white Calibre: both quartz, jewelled Case: both 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: first 8’110’020’043, second 8’110’010’005 Closure: both 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet and double folding clasp Size: first 30.5 mm length x 23.5 mm width, bracelet circumference approximately 160 mm, second 28 mm length x 20.5 mm width, bracelet circumference approximately 150 Signed: both case, dial and movement Accessories: none Seldom seen as a pair in both sizes of the same reference, the use of a small seconds dial is very unusual to find in the Tank Louis collection, and indeed only produced for a short time only. Interestingly, both watches of this present pair come with the rare and sought-after metal brick-style bracelet, further elevating its collectibility. Staying true to the original design by its namesake, Louis Cartier, this lot stands to represent a bridge between vintage and contemporary references of the iconic Tank Louis and a perfect couples’ set.

View 1 of Lot 2500: Tank Louis ‘His and Hers’, Reference 8110 | A set of two wristwatches, first a yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, second a yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1994

tank louis ‘his and hers’, reference 8110 | a set of two wristwatches, first a yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, second a yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet, circa 1994

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> card and presentation non-Cartier box.

Cartier Tank Louis (Reference WJTA0011). A 29.5mm white gold diamond-set manual wind wristwatch. 2018

Rendered in platinum, the present watch is highly collectible due to its salmon sunburst dial and ultra thin case. The watch was made to celebrate its founder, Louis-François <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a>. The watch is numbered 48 of a limited edition of 70 pieces only.&nbsp;

Tank (Reference 1601) A limited edition ultra slim platinum mechanical wristwatch with salmon dial, Made to commemorate Louis-François Cartier, Circa 1997

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> box and card.

Tank Louis Small (Reference WGTA0011). A 33.7mm rose gold manual wind wristwatch. 2023

Tank Louis (Reference WGTA0011). A 33.7mm rose gold manual wind wristwatch. 2020

Tank Louis (Reference WJTA0011). A 29.5mm white gold diamond-set manual wind wristwatch. 2017

Tank Louis Medium (Reference WGTA0067). A 33.7mm yellow gold quartz wristwatch.

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