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A testament to the renowned French maison’s dedication to preserving style, the Tank is not simply a watch but a tangible piece of history
In a world driven by fleeting trends, Cartier’s Tank is a refreshing departure. A testament to the renowned French jewellery and watchmaker’s dedication to preserving style, the Tank is not simply a watch but a tangible piece of history.
With a heritage spanning more than 100 years, it’s unsurprising that Cartier continues to add riffs on the original Tank design to its horological portfolio, making the task of selecting your own heirloom-worthy watch equal parts challenging and fun.
The latest release of the timepiece, the Tank Cintrée, reaches right back to the beginning of the line’s story. Part of Les Rééditions collection, the reissued piece reaffirms the classic appeal of the original 1921 version, with a luxurious 2.0 update featuring rare platinum and a ruby cabochon on the winding crown.
For the crème de la crème among Tank watches, check out the Tank Normale, part of the limited-edition Cartier Privé collection. It borrows the proportions and crystals of the original, but is newly available with a yellow-gold and platinum bracelet. More takes on the Tank include the Tank Américaine, with bolder curves, the Tank Française, featuring a metal bracelet in perfect harmony with the case, and the Tank Louis Cartier, which offers more audacious colour palettes.
Iterations of the Tank have graced the wrists of iconic figures throughout history. Boxer Muhammad Ali, US First Lady Jackie Onassis, Princess Diana, artist Andy Warhol and iconic silver screen names such as Catherine Deneuve, Alain Delon and Rami Malek are among the celebrities who have continued to choose the Tank, decade after decade.
No matter which version you pick, your Tank won’t just tell the time—it will tell a time-honoured story of the enduring allure of Cartier.