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Tank Cintrée
The Tank Centrée is for me Cartier’s most slender and elegant Tank ever. It was designed in 1921, during the fruitful early years when Cartier created one icon after the other. The Cintrée inherited its curves directly from the Tonneau and is mostly seen on a leather strap. The one I found with the red Arabic numerals, was made as a special order of 7 pieces. The other one, what I find an ideal travel watch was produced in a limited edition of 100 pieces. The Tank Normale, celebrating its 100th birthday this year, is probably a good reason for Cartier to surprise us with some new models.
Geo: These are sublime pieces! I´m specially in love with the one with red...
... arabic numerals. I fell in love with this one! What a beautiful piece!!
Congrats and thank you for sharing it with us! Cheers! Abel
Congrats and thank you for sharing it with us! Cheers! Abel
Two amazing pieces from Cartier.
I always enjoy your posts as you highlight the strength of Cartier that are often lost by the jewelry aspect of the brand.
Always nice to be educated by an expert.
Thank you for sharing.
Bill
Always nice to be educated by an expert.
Thank you for sharing.
Bill
Seven Cartier Tank Cintree with red arabic numerals....hmm
I wonder why only seven pieces of the tank Cintree with red Arabic numerals?
Could there be any association with the seven states that make up the U.A.E.?
Surely, this Cartier Tank below would also qualify.....
Cartier Tank ???
Regards,
MTF
There is a reason
This was a special order so I think someone had them made (ordered) for himself and his sons. But of course with special orders we are never sure. Best, GEO
Really lovely post Geo
Love both pieces! I miss seeing the Paris below the Cartier brand. I find it very aesthetically pleasing somehow. The current models feel a tad empty without the word Paris.
Paris looks great
I agree, but that was only done in the past when Cartier Paris, Cartier London and Cartier New York worked independently from each other. Cartier in 1998 created the Collection Privée series as an hommage to their historical models. 99,9% of these CPCP watches had Paris underneath the brand name. But this series came to an end in 2008 when Cartier continued with the Fine Watch Making series.
Oh... interesting!
But I love the Privee collection. A pity it ended in 2008. I particular like the Tortue chronograph
The Tortue chronograph was may be the King of the CPCP collection
because of its historical background and because of its complication that's so popular among collectors.
I have read that....
Vianney Halter was involved in making this. Is this true? Would you care to share what's the historical background to this piece?
Your Tank Red arabic numbers is my favorite Cartier, ever. It was love at first sight, when I saw yours, same years ago, now! [nt]
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Absolutely my friend. To be done again. And why not a photo session on that beauty! [nt]
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Two amazing Tanks !.. Splendid Cintrée in red with Arabic nrs.. So chic and still not exuberant.. Enjoy both in the Best of health ! :)) [nt]
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