Signed Cartier, Paris, Tank Cintrée model, case numbered 034841 and 65045, circa 1970

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Cartier. A fine and rare large 18K gold rectangular curved wristwatch
Signed Cartier, Paris, Tank Cintrée model, case numbered 034841 and 65045, circa 1970
Movement: cal. 76/1, manual, 17 jewels, signed
Dial: white painted, signed
Case: curved back secured by four screws in the band, faceted sapphire-set crown,
23 mm. wide, 45.5 mm. long, signed

Special notice

Many of the watches offered for sale in this catalogue are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

Lot Essay

A great example of the gentleman’s full-size 45.5 mm long vintage Cartier Tank Cintrée, this epitome of timeless elegance and understatement displays an elongated case with a more pronounced curve than the original Tank model.

Rarely found at auction, the present watch is an instantly wearable old-school classic.

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