Vintage Cartier watches from 1926 and 1987

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1987 London Crash 1926 Tank Cintrée

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These two rare vintage Cartier watches—a 1987 London Crash and a 1926 Tank Cintrée—are seminal examples of nearly a century of horological ingenuity. The London Crash was crafted from manipulated gold sheets and originally designed in collaboration with Rupert Emmerson, with its movement developed alongside Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Tank Cintrée, on the other hand, was inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks used on the battlefields of the Great War and was created by Louis Cartier in 1917.

Cartier London Crash key features

Released in 1987
Signed ‘Cartier, London’
Features painted enamel dial, blue epée hands, beaded winder with sapphire cabochon, and 18-carat yellow gold
Original mechanical movement signed ‘Cartier 841’, 18 jewels
Case engraving, ‘Cartier 241750 London hallmark N’ (for 1987)
25.5mm width x 42.1mm length x 7.7mm depth

Cartier Tank Cintrée key features

Released in 1926
Signed ‘Cartier’
Features a silvered dial, ‘Breguet’ hands, beaded winder with ogival sapphire cabochon and 18-carat yellow gold
Original mechanical movement signed ‘European Watch and Clock Co. Inc. 23881’, 18 jewels
Case engraving, ‘16670, 23881, 1702’
38.8mm width x 23mm length (45.6mm incl. lugs) x 5.9mm depth.