Important Watches
Important Watches
Cartier
Grande Tank Cintrée A yellow gold wristwatch Circa 1940 | 卡地亞 | Grande Tank Cintrée 黃金腕錶，製作年份約 1940
Auction Closed
November 9, 01:29 PM GMT
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Cartier
Grande Tank Cintrée
A yellow gold wristwatch
Circa 19
卡地亞
Grande Tank Cintrée 黃金腕錶，製作年份約 1940
Dial: silvered
Calibre: manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 27'206
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 19'333, 27'206, 3628, 3748
Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp
Size: 23 mm width x 46.5 mm length
Signed: dial, case and movement signed European Watch and Clock Co.
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Christies Important Watches, New York, December 2012, Lot 148
Distinguished by its large size and curved profile, the Grande Tank Cintrée ranks as one of the most iconic timepieces manufactured by Cartier. Since its launch in the 1920s, Cartier has produced many variations in nearly every subsequent era which attest to the popularity and desirability of this model. The present watch was manufactured circa 1940 and cased in 18k yellow gold and will add a touch of sophistication paired with history to any horological collection or watch enthusiast.