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Lot Essay
Released in 2023 as part of the highly exclusive 'Collection Privé', the present Tank Normale pays tribute to the original Tank, which debuted in 1917. Initially inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks from World War I, the model was redesigned in a variety of yellow gold and platinum configurations and offered on either a strap or a bracelet.
This particular example features a well-balanced platinum case with contrasting finishes, and its vintage inspiration is furthered by its beveled sapphire crystal which is reminiscent of the original 1917 design. A subtle nod to the year the first Tank was created, '1917', has been used in place of Cartier's usual secret signature on the VII numeral, leading to a charming and surprising detail.
The luxurious timepieces produced for Cartier’s highly exclusive ‘Collection Privé’ are crafted in small, limited editions that showcase the very best of the company’s immeasurable contribution to watch design over the last century. Always in high demand and constantly oversubscribed, the Collection Privé reimagines some of Cartier's most renowned and iconic models, providing modern interpretations of timeless styles that have fascinated generations of sophisticated customers.
This particular example features a well-balanced platinum case with contrasting finishes, and its vintage inspiration is furthered by its beveled sapphire crystal which is reminiscent of the original 1917 design. A subtle nod to the year the first Tank was created, '1917', has been used in place of Cartier's usual secret signature on the VII numeral, leading to a charming and surprising detail.
The luxurious timepieces produced for Cartier’s highly exclusive ‘Collection Privé’ are crafted in small, limited editions that showcase the very best of the company’s immeasurable contribution to watch design over the last century. Always in high demand and constantly oversubscribed, the Collection Privé reimagines some of Cartier's most renowned and iconic models, providing modern interpretations of timeless styles that have fascinated generations of sophisticated customers.