Cartier Tank Obus

Cartier Rectangulaire a Pattes vis Armurier Platinum

Originally debuting in 1929, the Cartier Tank Obus is known for its departure from the Tank's aesthetic in the form of its unusual shape and styling. Instead of featuring the same rectangular profile that the Tank is famed for, the Obus is a square timepiece with distinctive bullet-shaped lugs ("Obus" means "shell" in French) that contrast the sharp corners right next to them. Special ordered and potentially a piece unique, the Rectangulaire a Pattes vis Armurier we have here features the Tank Obus' signature design aesthetic but with some twists such as the faceted sapphires on its lug screws and grenee finish dial, which is different to the typical production white gold version's dial. Made of platinum and powered by a manual-wind movement, this stunning watch was so aesthetically rich that it featured on page 192 of the book "White Cartier Bianco" published by Antiquorum. Brand : Cartier Dimensions : 33mm x 23 mm Model : Rectangulaire a Pattes vis Armurier Movement : Manual-wind Reference : Tank Obus Bracelet : Leather strap with 18kt white gold deployant clasp Year : Circa 2000s Condition : Excellent Material : Platinum Included : Watch only Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL Boasting a stunning silver display, this example's dial design deviates from Cartier's typical layout in subtle ways, with its blued steel hands being Breguet in style rather than sword-shaped, its lack of Roman numerals and its rather high 'Paris' signature at 6 o'clock. THE CONSTRUCTION Made of platinum and designed like a Tank Obus, this example features a blue enamel-filled bezel that differs from the black enamel-filled bezels that we normally see. Additionally, its lug screws feature faceted sapphires which add another element to luxury to this stunning timepiece. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information. Please note that the watch ticks when wound, but it is not keeping time according to the timing machine readout and a service is recommended.