Geneva, Nov 05, 2023

LOT 528

CARTIER, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1725, TANK AMÉRICAINE, 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIA'S INDEPENDENCE, LIMITED EDITION OF 50 PIECES, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,300 - 8,500 / USD 5,600 - 8,900 / HKD 43,300 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 11,250

A very fine and extremely rare, 18k yellow gold, self winding center-seconds wristwatch with date


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Cartier, Switzerland

Model Tank Américaine, 50th anniversary of India's Independence

Reference 1725

Year Circa 1997

Case No. CC274710

Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp

Diameter 22 x 41 (with lugs)

Caliber 2671

Signature dial, case and movement signed

Accessories original fitted box, blank certificate, blank special edition certificate, instruction booklet

Notes

Launched in 1997 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of India's Independence (1947-1997), this automatic Tank Americaine was produced in 50 pieces only. Featuring a special dial with the number 50 in a golden color instead of the XI index and Sanskrit dates as well as the limited edition on the back, a rare opportunity to acquire a very limited edition timepiece accompanied by its original papers.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss Gentleman