The Tank Cintrée stands among Cartier’s most emblematic creations, a masterpiece of proportion and curvature introduced in the 1920s and celebrated ever since as one of the purest expressions of Art Deco elegance. Its elongated, gently arched case was conceived to follow the wrist with remarkable fluidity, offering both an unmistakable silhouette and an unrivalled wearing comfort. Over the decades, the Cintrée has come to embody the very essence of Cartier’s design language: refined, architectural, and unmistakably Parisian.

The present example, crafted in 18k yellow gold, reveals all the attributes that have made the Cintrée one of the most coveted dress watches in the history of fine horology. Its cream dial, adorned with elongated Roman numerals and framed by Cartier’s signature chemin-de-fer minute track, offers a harmonious balance between purity and sophistication. The blued steel hands add a touch of vibrant contrast, animating the dial with a discreet yet unmistakable flash of color. Beneath this elegant façade beats a manually-wound movement, faithful to Cartier’s tradition of slenderness and mechanical refinement.
What elevates this piece further is its remarkable period of production. In 1965, Cartier’s watch output remained exceptionally limited: across all Tank models combined, its rumored that only 463 watches were produced this year, making surviving examples especially those of the Cintrée line, extraordinarily scarce. Its rarity, combined with its timeless aesthetic and remarkable lineage, confers upon this watch an aura of exclusivity that few dress watches can rival.

Sought after by connoisseurs for its purity of design, its historical relevance, and its unmistakable elegance, the Tank Cintrée remains one of the Maison’s most poetic and enduring creations. This 1965 specimen captures the very soul of Cartier, refined, architectural, and eternally modern.