There are rare timepieces that hit the auction block, but this Tank Louis Cartier Skeleton is about as exclusive as it gets. The singular version was custom-made for a private client back in 2007. The watch is based on the Tank Louis Cartier Noctambule that was only made form 2004 to 2006. The watch showcases a skeletonized face and movement set within the classic Cartier tank case and forged in platinum. The face shows off the hand-wound 9610MC skeletonized caliber, thin blued Breguet-style hands, and luminous bridges. It’s paired with a black alligator strap. The watch garnered twice as much as its projected winning bid, which makes sense given the fact that it is the only one in the world.
Tank Louis Cartier Skeleton Watch
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