Model: Tank Obus SavonnetteReference: 15247Case Material: Yellow GoldBracelet Material: Yellow Gold and Leather StrapYear: 1930’sMovement: ManualCase N°: 22 466Dimensions: 28 × 33 mmSigned: Dial, movement and caseAccessories: Box and Additional LinksCartier was one of the first to create a particular shape for every wrist in jewelry making which became the stepping-stone for the brand to experiment in form. Towards the end of the 1920s, there was an abundance of innovation in horology and it was in 1929 that Cartier launched the savonnette watch. Specially designed for polo players its smooth gold hinged cover protects the dial. The lot here offered is an elegant version of Tank called Obus Savonnette due to its particular Hunter-style case features the recognizable blue, cabochon sapphires on the crown and corners, the cylindrical lugs and whose rectangular case has been made in yellow gold and strikingly well preserved. Pushing the lower pair of sapphire releases the front cover with border in black enamel and shows the dial of this timepiece, a mat silver decoration dial with Roman numbers and blued steel spade hands with no signs of use. The watch ispleted by a yellow gold and leather interwoven bracelet, an 18k yellow-gold Cartier deployant clasp, additional spare links and leather pars and its original box.Estimate € 60000 - 120000A 20% import VAT is due on the final price including , only if it is delivered within the EU