Watches & Wonders 2022: Cartier Privé Tank Chinoise

amanico · 2022-04-01T07:01:18Z

Explore the Cartier Privé Tank Chinoise from Watches and Wonders 2022. Discover collector insights on its design, movement, and value.

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Nicolas, known as amanico on WatchProSite, shares his initial impressions of the Cartier Privé Tank Chinoise from Watches and Wonders 2022. He highlights why this particular reference stood out as a showstopper, praising its design elements and limited availability. His perspective offers a valuable first look at a significant Cartier release, contextualizing its appeal for collectors.

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You can say what you want, there is, for me, a winner, here, with the Cartier Privé Tank Chinoise.

In platinum and or in gold, you cannot go wrong, both of them are exquisite. 100 pieces, each.

What I like so much with this watch:

- Its case size: 39, 49 x 29, 2 mm. Exquisite.

- Its open worked dial, with some lacquer. Sublime.

- The manual winding movement, from Piaget, with a short power reserve ( 38 hours ) but We have seen worse...

Here is the press files, showing the jeweled version ( platinum ) limited to 20 pieces.

Which I could see through the window display...

I think it is one of my 5 favorite from this year.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The colored gold with black lacquer version of the Tank Chinoise is particularly appealing, showcasing Cartier's ability to creatively build upon its historical designs.
The three Sun Ray dials on some versions of the Tank Chinoise are perceived as a weaker design element compared to other iterations.
The skeletonized Tank Chinoise models, while impressive, are significantly more expensive than their non-skeleton counterparts, raising questions about the value proposition for a time-only watch, even with a fancy case shape.
The non-skeletonized Chinoise models are considered relatively reasonable in price, though still steep for a time-only watch, especially when compared to other luxury options.
The Cartier Privé Tank Chinoise, particularly the skeleton versions, is seen as a watch for a very exclusive clientele, reflecting a high-luxury lifestyle.

The Discussion

Mr.Gatsby

Apr 1, 2022

Dear Nico

This one is my favorite too. What a great piece ! Best Gatsby

VinnieD

Apr 1, 2022

I agree, this is a powerful piece

for once, the coloured gold with the black lacquer could be the one to have They build creatively on their past designs Cartier's rise amongst watch producers is well deserved

patrick_y

Apr 1, 2022

Quite nice! Reminds me of the dragon jewelry collection Cartier had about 20 years ago!

amanico

Apr 1, 2022

I didn't know that one.

lm6

Apr 1, 2022

Hmm - not usually a fan of skeletonized watches - but these.... Wow!

amanico

Apr 1, 2022

Yes, funny, I am not a fan of Tanks, nor of skeleton, and here, bingo.