A custom-order version of the classic Tank Cintrée*, this watch has a striking combination of features such as a salmon dial, and burgundy Eastern Arabic numerals. These are highly coveted features for any Cartier watch, making this an intriguing find for collectors of the brand.
Released in 1921, the Tank Cintrée has an extraordinary history, and was first conceived in the Paris branch of the Cartier. Instantly recognisable from its curved design and elongated shape, the Tank Cintrée wraps comfortably around the wrist and a great deal of diversity can be found in the model, ranging from font, size of numerals, thickness of case, or even the style of screws.
In the spirit of this diversity, this Tank Cintrèe is a watch that was created through the Cartier special order program. To our knowledge, the watch is currently unique, although it should be noted that Cartier may accept a similar special request in the future, either to recreate the same watch or something close to it.
The watch is an intriguing combination of some of the rarer features to be found on Cartier's watches, such as a salmon dial and Eastern Arabic numerals in burgundy. This is complemented by a ruby cabochon fitted into the crown. The hands are shaped in Cartier's quirky take on the traditional Breguet-style hands, with a discreet grey minute track found at the centre. These are contained within the curved platinum case of this Cintrée.
The movement that powers this Tank Cintrée is the mechanical calibre 8971MC, based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 846. Hidden behind a brushed closed caseback, the movement is just as excellently finished and put together as the rest of the watch.
Closer look
| Brand: | Cartier |
| Model: | Tank Cintrée ref. WGTA0161 - Special Order |
| Movement: | manual-winding calibre 8971MC |
| Functions: | hours, minutes |
| Features: | salmon dial, Eastern Arabic numerals, ruby cabochon, blued hands |
| Case material: | platinum |
| Case diameter: | 46 x 23 mm |
| Crystal: | sapphire front |
| Strap: | bespoke burgundy saffiano strap from our own collection, Cartier burgundy alligator strap, Cartier pin buckle |
| Lug width: | 16 x 14mm |
| Year: | 2023 (sold) |
| Accompanying materials: | Cartier outer box, Cartier travel pouch, Cartier inner box, Cartier booklet holder, Cartier lotion, brush and polishing cloth set, loupe, additional polishing cloth, Certificate and Guarantee (dated), international limited warranty card (dated), original purchase receipt, user guide, Certificate of Origin (blank) |
Condition
This Cartier Tank Cintrée Salmon Dial is in exceptional condition throughout. The case and lugs show virtually no signs of wear and have likely been worn on only a handful of occasions, if at all. The textured salmon dial and blued Breguet-style hands are free from any signs of imperfection. The caseback sticker has been removed for photography purposes, the hallmarks and engravings are crisp and well defined.
Warranty
The watch comes with a lifetime guarantee of authenticity from A Collected Man as well as the remaining duration of the manufacturer warranty from Cartier.
