Description

The present reference is the Cartier Privé Tank à Guichets in rose gold, reference WGTA0235, a contemporary revival of Cartier’s 1928 “Tank with Windows,” presented with the warmth and elegance of precious metal.

The 18k rose gold case measures 37.6 × 24.8 mm and a remarkably slim 6 mm in height. Its winding crown is positioned at 12 o’clock, in the spirit of the original design. The brushed central surface contrasts with polished brancards, lending depth and refinement to the watch’s distinctive rectangular silhouette.

Time is displayed digitally through two apertures in the brushed rose gold front: a jumping-hour window at 12 o’clock and a dragging-minutes window at 6 o’clock. Golden-finish discs with dark grey Arabic numerals replace conventional hands, preserving the clarity and architectural simplicity that made the original Tank à Guichets so distinctive.

Powering the watch is Cartier’s manual-winding calibre 9755 MC, developed for this interpretation of the model. Offering approximately 42 hours of power reserve, the movement brings together the jumping-hour and dragging-minute displays within a slim case, concealed behind a solid caseback.

With its restrained geometry, crown at 12 o’clock and understated digital display, this rose gold Tank à Guichets captures the modernism of Cartier’s original design while introducing a dedicated contemporary calibre. An alligator leather strap and rose gold ardillon buckle complete the composition.

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.