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141. CARTIER – A rare and unusual platinum wristwatch with guilloché dial, Breguet<br />

hands, ftted presentation box and original certifcate, made upon special order<br />

Manufacturer<br />

Cartier<br />

Year 2010<br />

Reference No.<br />

Case No.<br />

Model Name<br />

Material<br />

Calibre<br />

Bracelet/Strap<br />

Clasp/Buckle<br />

Dimensions<br />

Signed<br />

2485 E<br />

0042 MG<br />

Tank à Vis<br />

Platinum<br />

Manual, cal. 437MC, 21 jewels<br />

Leather<br />

18K white gold folding deployant clasp<br />

27mm. Width and 39mm. Length<br />

Case, dial, movement and clasp signed<br />

Estimate<br />

CHF 8,000-12,000<br />

$7,900-11,900<br />

€7,400-11,100<br />

Accessories<br />

Accompanied by Cartier ftted presentation box, Certifcate dated 20<br />

March 2010 and product literature.<br />

<strong>The</strong> present watch, a Tank à Vis, is cased in platinum which<br />

gives a very modern update to the robust water resistant<br />

wristwatch. A variant of the iconic Tank model, this example<br />

features an attractive guilloché dial and Breguet-style hands,<br />

which were made upon special order. It is furthermore ftted<br />

with four screws, which fts the sapphire crystal on the watch,<br />

enhancing its water resistant ability, hence its name Tank à Vis,<br />

or Tank with a Screw.<br />

<strong>The</strong> present watch was made upon special order, as confrmed<br />

by the original Certifcate dated March 2010. Cartier has a<br />

reputation of being a world class and highly exclusive jeweler.<br />

As such, only their most distinguished and exclusive clientele<br />

had the privilege of commissioning special order pieces. Those<br />

who requested customized details were not ofen granted<br />

their wish. Thus, it is apparent that the gentleman whom<br />

commissioned the present watch was an important client who<br />

had a great eye for proportion and style.

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