The world's vintage, told well.

Vintage Cartier Tank Pre Must 70s Gold Electroplated 21mm is the lot the room opened on — a vintage piece being priced in public, not behind a gallery door.

It arrives from Paris, listed in pre-owned - good condition. Wear, provenance and the last hours of bidding tend to move together; the photograph is only the first reading.

23 bids are already in. The room is in motion — each raise a small argument about what the piece is worth tonight.