Lot #3216 – Cartier Tank 13 Sterling Silver Anniversary Watch

Estimate: $3,000.00 – $5.000.00

Unusual and very rare limited anniversary edition sterling silver Tank Must de Cartier wristwatch with date, ref #2414.  Circa 1999.  Limited edition of 100 pieces only.  Must de Cartier salmon colored guilloche dial with painted black Roman numerals with an Arabic 13 at the 12 o`clock.  Secret Cartier signature on the seventh hour.  Blue cabochon crown.  Swiss made, Cartier quartz movement.  Case back stamped ARGENT 925 and engraved “13 rue de la Paix, 1899 – 1999” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Cartier Joaillerie.  Comes on a generic leather strap with a stainless steel Tokki tang buckle.  Accompanied by an original fitted green leather Cartier box stamped “13 RUE DE LA PAIX, 1899 – 1999,” original numbered Cartier certificate matching the case back, Cartier manual, Cartier warranty booklet (no longer valid), Cartier hang tag, and a stainless steel Cartier deployant buckle without strap (not shown).  Approximate dimensions are 25mm x 33mm.

Has superficial scratches due to normal wear and age.  The overall condition is very good.  Running at the time of inspection, however not checked for accuracy nor water resistance/proofness. An overhaul is always recommended for used watches.

In 1847, Cartier was founded by Louis-François Cartier.  Cartier become the favorite among celebrities and aristocrats, aptly named the “King of Jewellers.”  They introduced some of their most iconic models in the early 1900’s such as the Cartier Santos in 1904, The Cartier Tank in 1919, and The Cartier Tortue chronograph in 1928.  In later years, they introduced the Santos de Cartier, Pasha de Cartier, Cartier Tank Americaine, Cartier Tank Francaise, Cartier Roadster, Ballon Bleu de Cartier, Calibre de Cartier, and the Rotonde de Cartier Double Mystery Tourbillon.