This rare Cartier Tank Divan in 18k yellow gold presents one of the manufacture’s most evocative expressions of early-2000s artistry. Created in a strictly limited series of only twenty pieces, it transforms the Tank Divan’s elongated geometry into a miniature canvas for a cloisonné-enamel dragon of exceptional depth and nuance. The motif is executed with the precision of true haute joaillerie craftsmanship: rich greens and blacks set against warm, fiery tones, each outlined by fine gold wirework that brings the creature’s movement to life.

The watch’s substantial gold architecture frames the enamel with quiet confidence, its sculpted lines echoing the fluidity of the artwork while maintaining the unmistakable presence of the Tank lineage. Paired with an elegant alligator strap, it strikes a balance between opulence and restraint, a work of art meant not only to be worn, but contemplated.

Pieces from this series rarely surface, and when they do, they remind collectors of a moment when Cartier allowed its artisans to blur the boundary between horology and high art. This example stands as one of the most compelling expressions of that vision, a distinctive and intimate work crafted for the few who appreciate rarity expressed through meticulous detail.

This gem has a diamond set crown and comes with its original buckle, attached to a fresh green croc strap.