1993 Cartier Tank Arrondie Mecanique Extra-Plate 23x29mm
Here we have a rare and late example 1993 Cartier Tank Arrondie Mécanique Extra-Plate with a 23mm 18ct Yellow Gold case, this watch draws on its heritage incorporating its characteristic 'Tank' design aesthetic and sees a return to the magic of a refined mechanical movement. The symmetrical elegance of its 18ct Yellow gold case is inspired by their original Tank of 1922, its slim profile ends with rounded “Arrondie” tapered lugs and a lug-to-lug length of 29mm and a case thickness of just 4mm ensures a comfortable fit on the wrist. Polished surfaces throughout catch the light beautifully as you rotate your wrist. On the right side is a crown with a sapphire cabochon inset, and a flat crystal sits above a striking white dial. Large precisely executed black Roman numerals for the hours radiate from an inner rectangular minute rail track, elegant thermally blued sword hands and the Cartier motif complete the sophisticated dial. On the reverse, we have an 18ct yellow gold brushed screwed-down case back engraved and stamped with the relevant gold hallmarks, inside a manually wound F. Piguet Cal. 21, 18 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour. This Frédéric Piguet ultra-flat movement was introduced in 1925 and remains one of the thinnest movements ever designed. It has been used by many watch brands, including Omega, Zenith, Longines, and Blancpain. It comes paired with a well-suited 18mm black leather strap and gold-plated Cartier pin buckle, plus a Cartier 18mm purple strap in the box. This watch is sold with an original Cartier box and original paperwork.
Here we have a rare and late example 1993 Cartier Tank Arrondie Mécanique Extra-Plate with a 23mm 18ct Yellow Gold case, this watch draws on its heritage incorporating its characteristic 'Tank' design aesthetic and sees a return to the magic of a refined mechanical movement. The symmetrical elegance of its 18ct Yellow gold case is inspired by their original Tank of 1922, its slim profile ends with rounded “Arrondie” tapered lugs and a lug-to-lug length of 29mm and a case thickness of just 4mm ensures a comfortable fit on the wrist. Polished surfaces throughout catch the light beautifully as you rotate your wrist. On the right side is a crown with a sapphire cabochon inset, and a flat crystal sits above a striking white dial. Large precisely executed black Roman numerals for the hours radiate from an inner rectangular minute rail track, elegant thermally blued sword hands and the Cartier motif complete the sophisticated dial. On the reverse, we have an 18ct yellow gold brushed screwed-down case back engraved and stamped with the relevant gold hallmarks, inside a manually wound F. Piguet Cal. 21, 18 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour. This Frédéric Piguet ultra-flat movement was introduced in 1925 and remains one of the thinnest movements ever designed. It has been used by many watch brands, including Omega, Zenith, Longines, and Blancpain. It comes paired with a well-suited 18mm black leather strap and gold-plated Cartier pin buckle, plus a Cartier 18mm purple strap in the box. This watch is sold with an original Cartier box and original paperwork.
Description
Here we have a rare and late example 1993 Cartier Tank Arrondie Mécanique Extra-Plate with a 23mm 18ct Yellow Gold case, this watch draws on its heritage incorporating its characteristic 'Tank' design aesthetic and sees a return to the magic of a refined mechanical movement. The symmetrical elegance of its 18ct Yellow gold case is inspired by their original Tank of 1922, its slim profile ends with rounded “Arrondie” tapered lugs and a lug-to-lug length of 29mm and a case thickness of just 4mm ensures a comfortable fit on the wrist. Polished surfaces throughout catch the light beautifully as you rotate your wrist. On the right side is a crown with a sapphire cabochon inset, and a flat crystal sits above a striking white dial. Large precisely executed black Roman numerals for the hours radiate from an inner rectangular minute rail track, elegant thermally blued sword hands and the Cartier motif complete the sophisticated dial. On the reverse, we have an 18ct yellow gold brushed screwed-down case back engraved and stamped with the relevant gold hallmarks, inside a manually wound F. Piguet Cal. 21, 18 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour. This Frédéric Piguet ultra-flat movement was introduced in 1925 and remains one of the thinnest movements ever designed. It has been used by many watch brands, including Omega, Zenith, Longines, and Blancpain. It comes paired with a well-suited 18mm black leather strap and gold-plated Cartier pin buckle, plus a Cartier 18mm purple strap in the box. This watch is sold with an original Cartier box and original paperwork.
