Cartier Privé Tank Asymétrique Collection Overview

Seeks · 2021-04-18T04:07:45Z

Explore the Cartier Privé Tank Asymétrique in yellow gold through a collector's lens. Seeks shares his insights on this unique, vintage-inspired timepiece.

Seeks, a respected member of the WatchProSite community, shares his acquisition of the Cartier Privé Tank Asymétrique, a piece he considers a highlight of Cartier's recent direction under Cyrille Vigneron. His detailed post and accompanying photography offer an intimate look at this distinctive timepiece, highlighting its unique design elements and horological significance. Seeks's enthusiasm for creatively designed watches with classical styling shines through, making his personal review a valuable resource for collectors considering this 'oddball yellow gold beauty.'

I am loving the direction Cartier is going. Under Cyrille Vigneron, I am seeing so many pieces that I would love to add to my collection. I collected this Asymétrique a few months ago and did not have the chance to introduce it here yet. So here it is.

Since I was sleeping on the CPCP Asymétrique released in 2006, I jumped at the chance to order it this time. I love many classical-styled watches with a creative design to tell time (e.g. VC Mercator) and this one is for sure one of them. Here are some photos to share of this oddball yellow gold beauty.

Previously nicknamed parallélogramme, this 2020 release has a lovely triple-lug construction and arabic numerals, instead of roman numerals which are used frequently by Cartier.

Odd, playful and yet harmonious.

Powered by Cartier's in-house 1917 MC movement in a 47 mm x 26.2 mm case, it is absurdly thin and I love it! The case is slightly larger this time compared to previous Asymétriques

Ah, the blue cabochon against the vintage coloured yellow gold case.

Best regards and hope you are all having a wonderful weekend

Key Points from the Discussion

The Cartier Privé Tank Asymétrique's design, while unusual, is praised for its refinement and ability to be both 'different and gorgeous,' a hallmark of Cartier's historical design philosophy since the 1930s.
The discussion highlights the watch's 'oddball' and 'playful' nature, yet its beauty is universally acknowledged, prompting humorous considerations about acquiring such a piece.
The aesthetic appeal of yellow gold, particularly in vintage-inspired watches like the Asymétrique, resonates strongly with collectors.

The Discussion

jlux

Apr 18, 2021

It looks awesome on your wrist. A Cartier with a "twist".

Geo

Apr 18, 2021

I am glad that it returned to the Cartier collection. George

jrwong23 (aka watchthebin)

Apr 18, 2021

Love the watch and your photos Cheers Robin

Ano Nuevo

Apr 18, 2021

Congratulations on that beautiful Cartier. The design is unusual but appears so refined. Love it. Ano "'Different' is easy, but for 'different and gorgeous,' see Cartier" Nuevo

sebks

Apr 18, 2021

Would love to pair it with a VC American 1921 and a nice vintage car !

Seeks

Apr 18, 2021

A playful "twist" indeed, and I think it works. Best regards

Cartier Privé Tank Asymétrique Collection Overview

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