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Manual movement, 18k gold (French and Swiss hallmarks), circa 1996, movement signed Cartier, Swiss, reference 2488, numbered 009/300, A 113262

Size/Dimensions: case 23 x 35 mm
Gross Weight: 47 grams
With: 18k gold Cartier deployant clasp (French and Swiss hallmarks)

~Please note the strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, the watch will be supplied to the buyer without a strap.
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Based on the 1936 'Parallelogram' model, the 1996 'Tank Asymétrique' model was launched in a limited edition of only 300 examples in yellow gold, and 100 in platinum. Cartier's ability to combine practicality and artistic imagination is exemplified by its bold Arabic numerals and tilted, parallelogram-shaped case, which were designed to make it easier to read the time while driving.

Offered in very good overall condition, the present timepiece offers collectors a unique opportunity to own one of the Maison's most unusual and elusive designs. As evidenced by the model's new release in 2020, the Tank Asymétrique has grown to be one of the most sought-after manifestations of Cartier's inventiveness over time, highlighting its ongoing significance and cult status among enthusiasts.

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