Cartier Tank à Guichets 'Platinum' 150th Anniversary

Cartier's Tank is one of the icons of the watch industry. Over its history, it has gone through a whole host of unique iterations with their own unique personalities. Perhaps no model has as distinctive a look as the coveted Tank a Guichets.  Notably released in 1928 and worn by jazz icon Duke Ellington, the watch is strikingly recognizable thanks to its jump hour display. Carved into a slab of platinum, this watch truly embodies the 'tank' aesthetic of its namesake. Cut into the surface of the slab of platinum is a unique jump hour display, flaunting the hours in a window at 12, and the minutes on a radial display at 6 o'clock.  Over the history of the Tank à Guichets since 1928, very few examples have actually been made. Several piece uniques were introduced in the early to mid 20th century. Then, in 1997, the brand did a 150 piece limited edition in platinum. This piece is part of that limited run of pieces. What you're looking at is a truly rare icon in the Cartier collections. Don't pass up this opportunity, it doesn't come up often. When the top of the hour comes, you'll find yourself taking a moment out of your day to watch the disc jump from one to the next. It's one of the most captivating mechanisms on the market, and combined with a striking metal case, it's got a truly unique cool factor. In short, this is a special one.