Cartier Tank Obus 2380 C

Cartier Carrée Tank Obus 2380C Skeleton CPCP 18k YG

Originally debuting in 1929, the Cartier Tank Obus is known for its departure from the Tank's aesthetic in the form of its unusual shape and styling. Instead of featuring the same rectangular profile that the Tank is famed for, the Obus is a square timepiece with distinctive bullet-shaped lugs ("Obus" means "shell" in French) that contrast the sharp corners right next to them. Offered as part of 100-piece limited edition run of the Obus, the example that we have here is the Obus Skeleton ref. 2380C. Launched in the 1990s, this exceptionally rare Obus variant retains the Obus’ signature case shape, but with a different dial design, whereby its dial and movement are skeletonized, creating an exceptionally unique aesthetic when compared to other Obus variants with their more traditional Cartier dial designs. Featuring an exhibition caseback that showcases the hand-engraved skeletonized bridges within its manual-wind movement, the Obus ref. 2380C is perhaps one of the most stylistically unique Cartier models from the last few decades, and with its extreme rarity it boasts perfect combination for any watch collector, be it a Cartier devotee or watchmaking enthusiast alike. THE DIAL With its completely skeletonized dial providing a perfect top-down view of its hand-engraved manual-wind movement, this Obus' display proudly showcases some of the exceptional artisanal watchmaking talent within Cartier. THE CONSTRUCTION Boasting a unique construction thanks to its bullet-shaped lugs, the Obus cuts an unusual figure on the wrist, which the ref. 2380C's skeletonized display adds some stunning visual intrigue to. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.