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Introduced in 1989, the Cartier Tank Américaine reinterpreted the legendary Tank Cintrée for a new generation, preserving its elegant elongated silhouette while offering a slightly broader, more contemporary profile. Designed to follow the natural curvature of the wrist, the Américaine combines exceptional comfort with the timeless design language that has defined Cartier’s Tank collection since 1917. Its graceful proportions, silvered guilloché dial, Roman numerals, blued-steel hands, and sapphire cabochon crown have established it as one of the Maison’s most elegant wristwatches.

The present reference 1734, produced in 1998, belongs to the inaugural years of Cartier’s celebrated Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP), the prestigious series dedicated to reviving the Maison’s most iconic designs through the use of precious metals and finely finished mechanical movements. Crafted in platinum, one of the rarest metals employed by Cartier, it is powered by the manually wound calibre 430 MC, based on the ultra-thin Piaget 430P, a movement renowned for its reliability and refined construction. The combination of the noble platinum case and high-grade mechanical movement perfectly embodies the philosophy of the CPCP collection, where traditional watchmaking met Cartier’s unmistakable design heritage.

Introduced as a contemporary interpretation of one of Cartier’s most elegant creations of the late 1950s, the Baignoire Allongée elevates the Maison’s celebrated oval design through dramatically elongated proportions. While remaining faithful to the refined aesthetic that has defined the Baignoire collection for decades, the Allongée transforms the classic silhouette into a sculptural object whose flowing lines embrace the wrist with remarkable elegance.

Produced during the early 2000s, this reference 2514 is crafted in 18k white gold and fitted with the highly desirable silvered guilloché dial, whose finely engine-turned surface beautifully captures the light. The elongated Roman numerals, blued steel sword hands and sapphire cabochon crown reflect Cartier’s unmistakable design language, while the manually wound movement preserves the refined proportions of the case.

Combining the timeless elegance of the historic Baignoire with a distinctly modern execution, the Baignoire Allongée reference 2514 remains one of the most sophisticated shaped watches produced by Cartier in the early twenty-first century, admired for its graceful design and understated exclusivity.

Breguet has always been renowned for combining exceptional watchmaking complications with timeless elegance, and the present watch perfectly embodies this philosophy.

Produced during the 1990s following the acquisition of the brand by Investcorp, this Reference 3637 represents the continuation of Breguet’s classical heritage. Despite the change in ownership, the Maison remained faithful to the aesthetic codes established by Abraham-Louis Breguet, creating highly sophisticated timepieces with an unmistakable identity.

Housed in a beautifully proportioned 37 mm platinum case, the watch offers a remarkably discreet presence on the wrist while concealing one of horology’s most prestigious complications: the minute repeater. Its restrained dimensions and precious metal case make it an elegant companion for everyday wear as well as a highly collectible complicated wristwatch.

The dial is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. It features four different hand-guilloché patterns, showcasing the artisanal techniques for which Breguet is celebrated. The display is completed by two recessed sub-dials, one for the running seconds and the other for the 24-hour indication, while black painted Roman numerals and elegant blued steel Breguet hands provide perfect legibility and unmistakable character.

Powering the watch is the calibre 567, a manually wound movement based on a Lemania ébauche and extensively reworked and finished by Breguet. Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the movement displays refined traditional finishing and exemplifies the technical excellence that has long defined the Maison.

Throughout its history, Vacheron Constantin has consistently distinguished itself through creativity and innovation, although this aspect of the manufacture is often overshadowed by its more widely celebrated technical achievements. The present watch is a compelling example of the bold design language that flourished during the 1970s, a decade in which the boundaries between fine watchmaking and jewellery design became increasingly blurred.

Crafted in yellow gold, the watch features an elegant tonneau-shaped case that perfectly reflects the aesthetic codes of the period. The black lacquered dial provides a striking contrast to the warm tones of the gold and is adorned with applied baton hour markers and a discreet date aperture at 3 o’clock.

What truly sets this timepiece apart, however, is its remarkable integrated yellow-gold bracelet. Executed with an intricate woven, textile-like texture, it demonstrates an exceptional level of craftsmanship and creates a fluid, supple feel on the wrist. 

Powering the watch is an automatic movement, combining everyday functionality with the refined finishing and mechanical excellence for which Vacheron Constantin has long been renowned.

The Patek Philippe Reference 5013 stands among the most important and sophisticated wristwatches produced by the manufacture in the modern era. Introduced in 1992 and remaining in production until approximately 2011, the reference marked a significant technical milestone as the first automatic Patek Philippe wristwatch to combine a minute repeater, perpetual calendar and retrograde date indication within a single movement.

Housed in a distinctive tonneau-shaped case, the reference departs from Patek Philippe’s traditional round grand complications, a design choice that greatly contributes to its enduring appeal among collectors. According to certain scholars and specialists, total production of this reference may have been limited to as few as 101 examples across all metals, with only 20 produced in pink gold, making watches such as the present example among the rarest of the series. Beyond aesthetics, the case material plays an important role in the acoustic performance of the minute repeater, with pink gold examples particularly admired for their warm, rich and resonant tone.

The present watch is further distinguished by its striking black dial, enhanced by applied pink gold Breguet numerals and matching pink gold Breguet hands, creating an elegant contrast that perfectly complements the complexity of the display.

At its heart beats the celebrated caliber R 27 PS QR, an exceptionally sophisticated automatic movement fitted with a 22K gold micro-rotor and regarded as one of Patek Philippe’s most accomplished grand complication calibers.

Preserved in excellent overall condition, the watch is offered complete with its original certificate of origin, presentation box, setting pin and additional solid caseback.