Cartier/Jaeger-LeCoultre

• cal. 838 manual winding nickel lever movement • silvered dial, exaggerated Arabic and dagger indexes • parallelogram-form case, stepped bezel, back secured by four screws in the band • dial signed Cartier, case and movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre • 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may require service soon. It is numbered 2122169. The dial appears to be original, with the exception of the Cartier signature. The case back is numbered 1293. The case is in fairly unpolished condition, though the surface shows scuffs from moderate to heavy wear. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information. Please note that the watch is hallmarked for London 1972 and further stamped JC on the case and buckle.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The first drawings of similarly shaped parallelogram wristwatches by Cartier are from the mid 1930s. An extreme variation on the rectangular Tank shape, vintage examples of this model are exceedingly rare and infrequently seen at public auction. Following a small second production run in the 1960s, in the 1990s Cartier introduced limited editions wristwatches of the same form based on the original design, of which the previous lot is an example.

Similar examples are illustrated in Cologni, F., Cartier: The Tank Watch, p. 218 and 105, and in Barracca, J. et al., Le Temps de Cartier, p. 211.