Cartier Tank W1542451

Cartier Tank Chinoise CPCP full set

Cartier first produced the Tank Chinoise in 1922, at a time when aesthetics from the “Far East” had become wildly popular in European design. With “Chinoise” being the French word for Chinese, the model took the classic Tank silhouette and added broad horizontal bars above and below the dial, inspired by the lintels of Chinese temples. Since then, the Chinoise has only occasionally re-appeared in the French jeweller’s collection, making it rather elusive. During the Collection Privée, Cartier recreated its distinctive lines, with a slightly larger case and a sapphire caseback. It is believed that these were produced exclusively between 2005 and 2008, in rose gold and platinum, with all of them being sold out by the time the Collection Privée came to an end. Comes with its original 18 carat rosegold adjustable forlding clasp and its original box and papers.