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Tank

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Tank

1917

Inspired by the silhouette of WWI Renault tanks, an enduring rectangular icon worn by figures from Andy Warhol to Princess Diana.

Category
Dress watch
Designers
Louis Cartier
Case materials
18k yellow, white and rose gold, steel, platinum
Sizes
25.4mm x 34.8mm (Tank Louis Cartier), various
Dial
Silvered opaline dial with blued steel sword hands
Crystal
Sapphire cabochon crown with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Strap / bracelet
Leather strap with pin or deployant buckle
Movements
Calibre 1917 MC, quartz calibre 690
Movement type
Manual and automatic mechanical, and quartz
Power reserve
38–40 hours
Water resistance
30m (3 ATM)
Key references
WGTA0011, W1529856
Price band
$3,700–$25,000
The house

Cartier

The 'jeweler of kings' whose square and geometric case designs, born from early 20th-century Parisian jewelry ateliers, defined modern watch design.

Founded
1847
Founder
Louis-François Cartier
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland (Richemont)
Signature materials
18k gold, platinum, steel, synthetic spinel and sapphire cabochons
Signature movements
In-house calibres 1904 MC, 9611 MC, 9455 MC skeleton movements
Notable designers
Louis Cartier, Jeanne Toussaint