Description

The present watch is the Cartier Tank Cintrée in platinum, reference WGTA0122—an exceptionally scarce edition of just six pieces created for Le Paris Watch Club. Its signature elongated, curved rectangular case is rendered in 950 platinum and paired to a strap with a matching platinum tang buckle. Measuring 23 × 46.3 mm and only 7.2 mm thick, the Cintrée’s cambered profile hugs the wrist with the elegant ergonomics that have defined this 1920s icon for more than a century.

A deep blue sunburst dial sets the tone, its rich radiance framed by painted white Arabic numerals and classic sword‑shaped hands—an austere, graphic display that heightens legibility. The winding crown is adorned with a ruby cabochon, and together with the blue dial and white platinum case, the color palette deliberately recalls the Tricolore, a refined homage to the French flag.

Inside beats the hand‑wound caliber 8971 MC, a slim manual movement chosen to preserve the Cintrée’s svelte silhouette while delivering the tactile pleasure of daily winding. Sapphire crystal front and the immaculate platinum casework complete a composition that is both quietly opulent and unmistakably Cartier.

With production limited to six examples, the WGTA0122 for Le Paris Watch Club unites the most graceful Tank form with a patriotic chromatic story and precious‑metal execution—an eminently collectible modern Cintrée for the connoisseur.

Cartier – Bio

Founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in 1847, the house of Cartier is the luxury jewellers by reference in France.
Jewellers of the royal family and their prominent entourage, they quickly acquired fame in Europe.
Later Louis Cartier gave a second life to old watchmaking traditions with pieces like the mystery clocks, gem-set watches and other flamboyant pieces.
One of their iconic models called the Santos was made in 1904 for his friend and client the aviator from Brazil, Alberto Santos-Dumont.   Followed by other successful models like the Tonneau in 1906, the Tortue in 1912 and the famous Tank in 1919 to mention few.
The brand stayed in the family until 1964 and is now owned by a Swiss watch group.