2020 sees Cartier’s return to the Privé collection with the Cartier Tank Asymetrique.
Cartier as a watchmaking Maison is falling over itself with history and tradition. From the introduction of the first wristwatch in the Cartier Santos in 1904, to the launch of the iconic Cartier Tank in 1917, the brand is an enduring symbol of style and elegance.
The introduction of the Privé Asymetrique is quite literally a new slant on a timeless classic. Impressively thin at just 6.3mm, the Privé Asymetrique features, as the name would suggest, an asymmetric case design with accompanying asymmetric dial layout for the numerals. Rotated 30 degrees within the parallelogram case, the indices and numerals contained within show 12 o’clock where traditionally one would read 1 o’clock.
The curiosity doesn’t stop there, however, a unique triple lug system is employed, with three beautifully curved lugs protruding from the case and attaching to any one of the numerous leather strap options available.
The Privé Asymetrique is available in only precious metal variants, 18k yellow gold, 18k pink gold and platinum. For the truly daring, there are skeleton platinum models laced with 250 brilliant-cut diamonds adorning the case and lugs.
Powering the line is Cartier’s in-house manufacture mechanical movement 1917MC and 9623MC Skeleton, giving the solid dial models a 38-hour power reserve at 3 Hz, and the skeleton models 48 hours at 4 Hz.
The Cartier Privé Tank Asymetrique is the Parisian brand at its finest, outlandish design done to perfection.
Cartier Tank Asymetrique Specification:
Dimensions: 47.15mm by 26.2mm and 6.38mm-thick for the solid dials, 7.82mm for the skeleton versions.
Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 meters)
Case Material: 18k yellow gold, 18k pink gold, platinum
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Movement: Cartier Manufacture Mechanical Movement 1917MC and 9623MC Skeleton
Frequency: 3Hz for solid dials, 4Hz for skeleton
Power Reserve: 38 and 48 hours