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Lot 2834 ♣ - A209 Wristwatches & Pocketwatches - Monday, 17. June 2024, 02.00 PM

Cartier, extremely rare and extravagant 'Tank' set with diamonds.

White gold 750.
D 34 x 23 mm.
Case No.:
646572, the bezel set with 20 baguette-cut diamonds, the crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond
Dial:
Set with 16 emerald-cut diamonds
Movement:
Fine hand-wound movement Cal. 161 with 19 rubies, signed: Cartier
Band:
Cartier crocodile strap with Cartier white gold folding clasp, set with diamonds
Accessories:
None

This very elegant watch is one of the most valuable examples of the famous Cartier Tank ever produced. The case and dial are set with 36 diamonds totaling ca. 9 ct. Produced in extremely small numbers, this timepiece is one of the very first to be brought back onto the market and can be considered the ultimate version of the Tank. The same model, but the dial set with sapphires, was sold at an auction in New York this year, from the collection of Sir Elton John, for over 176,000 US dollars.

For the exportation of this item a CITES license is required. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. For further information please contact the department.

CHF 25 000 / 50 000 | (€ 25 770 / 51 550)

Sold for CHF 50 000 (including buyer's premium)