Cartier × Bueche Girod Tank Normale Watch – 18K Gold

This exceptional Cartier × Bueche Girod wristwatch from the early 1960s is an extremely rare and highly refined example of one of Cartier’s most important mid-century collaborations. Featuring a sharp stepped Tank Normale–type case, this watch perfectly illustrates Cartier’s mastery of architectural design paired with Swiss mechanical excellence.

Crafted in solid 18K gold, both the case and the original deployant clasp reflect a level of craftsmanship reserved for Cartier’s most exclusive creations. The stepped case construction is crisp and well-defined, giving the watch a strong yet elegant presence on the wrist. Measuring approximately 23 × 26 mm, the proportions remain classic, balanced, and unmistakably Cartier.

The dial follows Cartier’s timeless aesthetic, with Roman numerals and a chemin-de-fer minute track arranged in a harmonious and highly legible layout. Beneath the refined exterior beats a movement supplied by Bueche Girod, a Swiss manufacture renowned for producing high-grade, slim movements for elite maisons during this period.

Produced in the early 1960s, this watch represents a golden era of Cartier watchmaking, when collaborations with select manufacturers resulted in some of the most collectible and design-driven timepieces ever created. Cartier × Bueche Girod Tank models are particularly scarce and are prized for their elegance, originality, and historical importance.

The watch has been carefully inspected and authenticated, preserving its original character and sharp geometry. It is offered as a genuine vintage Cartier timepiece, curated by Gallery Suez, a trusted vintage watch boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Highlights

• Authentic Cartier × Bueche Girod vintage wristwatch
  
• Early 1960s production
  
• Sharp stepped Tank Normale–style case
  
• Solid 18K gold case and deployant clasp
  
• Classic Roman numeral dial
  
• Case size approximately 23 × 26 mm
  
• Highly collectible Cartier collaboration
  
• Curated by Gallery Suez, Antwerp

A refined choice for collectors and connoisseurs seeking an exceptionally rare Cartier × Bueche Girod Tank watch with architectural purity, historical significance, and enduring investment value.

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