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Lot #3821

Cartier CPCP Tank a Vis Wandering Hours 2554 18k WG

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Introduction

Throughout their history, Cartier has developed a powerful history as a revered watchmaker. While their reputation waned in the 80s and 90s as they turned to jewelry-oriented quartz timepieces, they made a conscious effort to turn things around in 1998 by launching the Collection Privée Cartier Paris, or CPCP, at SIHH to demonstrate their horological prowess. By partnering with THA Èbauche, a collaborative movement manufacture made up of Vianney Halter, Denis Flageollet (founder of De Bethune), and François-Paul Journe, Cartier began to challenge the horological heavyweights with truly spectacular timepieces, much like this Wandering Hours model, the Tank A Vis ref. 2554. Featuring the Tank’s signature rectangular construction in 18k white gold, a stunningly finished manual-wind movement, and elaborately decorated silver dial, the Tank A Vis lives up to the CPCP’s deserved status as one of Cartier’s finer creations. With its interesting dial layout and time display that shows the minutes with a single central hand, the hours as they rotate through 12 o’clock, and the date at 6 o’clock, the Tank A Vis is an interesting watch that is unlike most other watches on the market and one that we are delighted to have with us.

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Grade

M 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Cartier Pouch

Est. value range

$8,000 – $12,000

The Details

Brand

Cartier

Dimensions

28mm x 40mm

Model

Tank À Vis CPCP Wandering Hours

Movement

Manual-wind cal. 9902MC

Reference

2554

Bracelet

Leather strap

Year

Circa 2005

Condition

Excellent

Material

18kt white gold

Included

Watch and Cartier service pouch

Dial Color

Silver

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

As part of the CPCP's signature aesthetic and craftsmanship, the ref. 2554 features a stunning rosette-engraved silver dial.

THE MOVEMENT
THE MOVEMENT

As part of the CPCP's mission to strengthen the mechanical prowess found within Cartier's watches, the ref. 2554 features the wonderfully decorated cal. 9002MC movement, an impressive Piguet-based caliber.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

The watch is in overall excellent condition. The white gold case has some light scratches on the brushed sides and polished bezel, and there is some wear to the strap bar screw heads, though the case remains well defined. The display case back has some scratches on the edges, with well-defined engravings and hallmarks. The guilloché dial is pristine, as is the blued minute hand. The watch is fitted with a black alligator Cartier strap with a white gold Cartier deployant clasp in excellent condition. Comes with Cartier pouch.

Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.

Our Perspective

With collectors finally beginning to understand the value that can be found within Cartier's vintage and neo-vintage offerings, the CPCP models like this ref. 2554 will be the first to experience an explosion in popularity given its unusual design.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder