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CARTIER. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD RECTANGULAR FLYING TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH
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CARTIER. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD RECTANGULAR FLYING TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH

SIGNED CARTIER, TANK AMÉRICAINE MODEL, NO. 51, REF. 3199, MOVEMENT NO. 1089, CIRCA 2009

Closed19 March 2015

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CARTIER. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD RECTANGULAR FLYING TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH
SIGNED CARTIER, TANK AMÉRICAINE MODEL, NO. 51, REF. 3199, MOVEMENT NO. 1089, CIRCA 2009
Cal. 9452 MC mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 19 jewels, one-minute flying tourbillon carriage visible through the grey engine-turned dial, Roman and baton numerals, rectangular case, sapphire-set crown, glazed display back secured by eight screws, 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
52 mm. length

Specialist note

Created in 2009, the Cartier Tank Americaine Flying tourbillon quickly captivated watch enthusiasts for both its aesthetics and mechanism. Crafted with one of the first in-house movement developed by Cartier, it is furthermore stamped with the prestigious Geneva seal.

Through its audacious volumes and refined classic looks, allied with the MC9452 Caliber, the Tank Americaine showcases the strength of the prestigious Cartier maison and its ability to develop timeless pieces.