Cartier Tank Cintrée Platinum

The Watch

Speak to those deep into a long-term relationship with Cartier, and it becomes apparent that the Cintrée often tops the list as the ultimate model in a collection. Its stretched and curved form, paired with the exploded numerals, makes its Art Deco nature endlessly charming and comprehensively Cartier. Dating from 2023, this modern-day Cintrée carries a classic external execution, with a platinum case rendering and a high polish finish to the distinctive vertical brancards flanking the watch. A profile look reveals the real magic of the Cintrée’s case, as its svelteness and curve envelop the wrist with minimal effort. Such is the beautiful restraint of the Tank; the only remaining external detail of prominence is a beaded crown sitting at three with a ruby cabochon. Notably, the case of this platinum version is even thinner than the already thin 2021 yellow gold version, at 6.03mm versus 6.4mm before

The dial is where the heart of this limited edition of 150 pieces resides. While the dial may appear like a classic Cartier silver, here it's a shade of eggshell cream, a decision that subtly contrasts the overall warmth of the piece. This tone is also a callback to early platinum Cintrée examples, and is balanced out by the svelte Roman numerals and the stylised and central railroad track. While not as seldom seen as may be assumed, using blued pomme watch hands for Tanks is always a delight that overloads the allure. Tying the entire appearance of this romantically realised Cintrée is a black alligator strap. 

The Movement

The Cartier calibre 9780 MC powers this Cintrée, providing 36 hours of autonomy from manual winding. Based upon the Jaeger-LeCoultre 849, this ultra-thin movement is perfect for a design-led piece like the Cintrée.

How It Wears

The Cintrée is one of the pinnacles of individual wrist presence. Bold in its proportions yet able to maintain wearability,  the magic of the Cintree lies in its gently curved case. This creates an angle and case shape designed to follow the curvature of the wrist, resulting in a timepiece that's striking in presence while also highly wearable. It's a watch anyone familiar with Cartier will instantly recognise as something special – and there isn't another like it.

Condition

This Cartier Tank Cintrée in platinum dates from 2024 and is presented in like-new condition and is sold as a complete set.

Origin

While Cartier is eternally Parisian at heart, international business was fundamental to their worldwide expansion during the 20th century. London was the second location Cartier expanded to outside of France, and the first showroom opened in 1902 to coincide with King Edward VII's coronation. In 1906, one of Louis-François Cartier's grandsons, Jacques Cartier, took over the London showroom from his brother Pierre before moving to 175-176 New Bond Street, where they remain today. Pierre left to establish Cartier New York, the third string to Cartier's bow, and famously secured 653 Park Avenue by trading a pearl necklace for the building in 1916. Each location developed a specific style to reflect the client base of each country, but some watches, like the Cartier Cintrée, were produced across the board. 

First created in Paris in 1921, the Cintrée is one of the most universally agreed upon sophisticated evolutions of the Tank Louis. Notably larger and more commanding than any other wristwatch at the time, early Cintrée models were undoubtedly a product of their era. The curved case stretched brancards and exploded Roman numerals mirror the elaborate glamour of Art Deco, and throughout the 20th century, the appreciation for the Cintrée was unwavering. Today, many connoisseurs still regard the Cintrée as the ultimate Cartier.

2021 marked 100 years of the Cintrée and Cartier celebrated with a gorgeous yellow gold example, limited to 150 pieces. Two years later, in 2023, Cartier returned to the Cintrée but this time in platinum and again limited to 150 pieces.

If you desire to take a closer look at this precious timepiece, don't hesitate to contact us and make an appointment. We are based in Ghent, Belgium

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