Cartier Tank Collection
Cartier fashions timepieces with military precision, and the Cartier Tank watch is certainly a stalwart in the Maison’s collections. Distinguished by its rectangular case, the Tank was designed in 1917 to mimic the aerial view of a combat vehicle – note the brancards acting as treads – and carries the same sophisticated sensibilities over 100 years later, underpinning variations such as the Cartier Tank Louis through to the sportier Tank Française. While its origins say ‘armed forces’, its appeal spans a wealth of creative minds and critical thinkers, each appreciative of its quiet excellence.
