Aria of Jewels: the Collection of a Distinguished Lady
Cartier
Tank Française | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1998
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
13,000 - 26,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: diamond
Calibre: quartz, jewelled
Case: 18k white gold and diamond-set, case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 2433 MG 281'681
Closure: 18k white gold and diamond-set Cartier bracelet and double-folding clasp
Size: 20.5 x 24 mm (width x length), bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: service invoice dated June 2025, Cartier travel pouch and presentation case with outer packaging
Introduced in 1996, the Cartier Tank Française reinterpreted the iconic Tank design with a modern integrated bracelet and a more architectural form. The present example elevates that design language to high jewellery artistry.
Set in 18k white gold, the case is magnificently adorned with princess-cut diamonds along the vertical brancards and baguette-cut diamonds along the horizontal edges, accentuating the geometric elegance of the Tank silhouette. The signature Cartier crown, here reimagined with a brilliant-cut diamond, completes the composition with refined luxury.