Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Sapphire Skeleton Ref. W5310012
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 2014
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Sapphire Skeleton wristwatch, reference W5310012 and case number 34, is crafted in an 18K white gold rectangular case measuring 39 mm by 30 mm.
The source dates the piece to circa 2014 and records a manual-wind caliber 9616 MC movement with 21 jewels, movement number 150, suspended between sapphire panels. The openworked movement features circular bridges, visible dual barrels, and central blued hands, alongside a beaded crown set with a blue cabochon and an alligator strap.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Skeleton wristwatch
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 9616 MC, 21 jewels
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Reference
- W5310012
- Dimensions
- 39mm length by 30mm width
- Case Number
- No. 34
- Place recorded
- France
- Movement Number
- No. 150
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular polished 18K white gold case framing an open skeletonized movement • Suspended openwork movement design with visible gear trains, balance assembly, and circular open bridges • Central blued hands positioned above bridge signed 'CARTIER' • Beaded crown set with a smooth dark blue cabochon gem • Fitted black alligator leather strap
- Skeletonized Movement and Display
- Visible within the case is a suspended openwork mechanism identified as the manual-wind caliber 9616 MC, catalogued with movement number 150. The structure features circular bridges, an exposed gear train, a balance assembly in the lower section, and dual mainspring barrels. Time is displayed centrally with blued hands positioned above an openwork bridge signed 'CARTIER'. According to the auction specifications, the caliber carries 21 jewels, and the cataloguing notes that its double-barrel architecture provides a three-day power reserve. The openwork layout omits a conventional dial plate, leaving the structural bridges and running components fully visible.
- Cataloguing Context and Accessories
- The auction house dates this timepiece to circa 2014 and notes that the Tank Louis Cartier Sapphire Skeleton was introduced at SIHH in 2014 in white gold before a pink gold version followed the next year. The lot is listed as coming from the property of the original owner. Accompaniments listed in the cataloguing include a Cartier Certificate of Origin, a loupe, and a presentation box. While the front case and movement layout are confirmed through visual observation, internal features like the rubber mounting blocks, movement numbering, reverse finishing, and clasp hallmarks are recorded on the authority of the auction house.
- Case Architecture and Exterior Features
- This Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Sapphire Skeleton, reference W5310012, is cased in 18K white gold measuring 39 mm in length by 30 mm in width. Catalogued under case number 34, the polished rectangular frame surrounds an open movement assembly. Visible front exterior components include a beaded winding crown set with a smooth dark blue cabochon gem and an attached black alligator strap. The cataloguing records that the watch is fitted with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp and that the case construction incorporates front and back sapphire panels. According to the essay description, the movement is suspended between these two sapphire panels, which are reported to be secured to the case with rubber blocks designed for shock resistance and movement stabilization.
Identification
- Reference
- W5310012
- Serial number
- No. 34
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement number, case back, deployant clasp, and accompanying accessories are not visible in the primary image and rely on auction cataloguing.