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This sumptuous Tank Americaine evokes the history and romance of the great jewellery house of Cartier. Exquisitely crafted in white gold, the perfectly proportioned curved rectangular case is set with beautifully shaped calibre-set buff-top blue sapphires. The Art-Deco inspiration of the Tank Americaine is apparent in the classic coupling of white and blue blocks of colour in this sublime automatic wristwatch and perpetuates the beauty of the haute joaillerie timepieces that have captivated generations of Cartier’s clients.
The sapphires are set using Cartier's celebrated invisible-set technique, a method of such refinement that only a handful of craftsmen have ever mastered it. Rather than being held in place by visible claws or prongs, each stone is precisely cut and fitted so that it sits flush against its neighbour, creating a continuous surface of sapphire that seems to float upon the white gold case. The effect is one of absolute seamlessness—a field of blue that appears almost to have grown from the metal itself.
To achieve this with buff-top sapphires, with their softly rounded domes, demands even greater care, for each stone must follow the curve of the case while maintaining perfect harmony with those around it. The result is a piece that speaks not merely of ornament, but of patience, skill, and an almost jeweller's obsession with perfection.
With matching white gold and buff-top sapphire-set deployant clasp, this lovely example of Cartier’s contemporary workmanship and style, as always, transcends fashion. To the best of our knowledge, the present watch is only the second example of its kind to be offered at international auction.
The sapphires are set using Cartier's celebrated invisible-set technique, a method of such refinement that only a handful of craftsmen have ever mastered it. Rather than being held in place by visible claws or prongs, each stone is precisely cut and fitted so that it sits flush against its neighbour, creating a continuous surface of sapphire that seems to float upon the white gold case. The effect is one of absolute seamlessness—a field of blue that appears almost to have grown from the metal itself.
To achieve this with buff-top sapphires, with their softly rounded domes, demands even greater care, for each stone must follow the curve of the case while maintaining perfect harmony with those around it. The result is a piece that speaks not merely of ornament, but of patience, skill, and an almost jeweller's obsession with perfection.
With matching white gold and buff-top sapphire-set deployant clasp, this lovely example of Cartier’s contemporary workmanship and style, as always, transcends fashion. To the best of our knowledge, the present watch is only the second example of its kind to be offered at international auction.