Cartier VINTAGE (Pre-owned - Good) — USD 13,450 on eBay

Cartier's recent auction outcomes have been staggering, defying estimates by significant margins. These unexpectedly high prices have raised eyebrows, questioning the conventional measures of watch value against design-centric Cartier pieces.

Revealed Cartier Tank Normale YG price at 37.900€ shocks, compared unfavorably to a Vacheron Constantin. Author questions price justification, suggesting vintage options at upcoming Sotheby auctions in Hong Kong.

Platinum version of watch is versatile, monochromatic, and subtle. Multi-curved sapphire adds character and vintage vibe. Author prefers platinum over yellow gold version for its refined look. Limited edition of 100 pieces.

Arguably, Cartier was the first modern watch designer. Here was a brand that was started with the first modern design based on industrial machinery: the aeroplane and the tank. Both were machines of the modern age: increased speed; transportable destruction. Yet, using the inspiration from both, Lou

All the text that follows here and in the follow-up posts are from a recent press release. All the images are from Cartier. However, the press release is informative and the images are excellent, hence this deserves a multi-part post. Text in italics are my comments, all the rest is from Cartier. -