The Tank is one of the most famous timepieces from the French jewelry and watch manufacturer Cartier. The watch's design and its rectangular case were inspired by tank tracks. Over the years, the watch has been transformed into an iconic timepiece. This watch for men and women has been around since 1917, making the Tank one of the first wristwatches in the world. Today, the Parisian manufacturer offers many Tank variants in the series, among them are the classic Tank Louis Cartier, modern Tank Angalaise, and the elegant Tank Américaine.
The Tank Américane is predominantly available in white, yellow, or pink gold with a matching gold bracelet or leather strap. Models with diamond-set cases make especially impressive pieces of jewelry. The Roman numerals on the dial emphasize the timepieces' traditional look and are characteristic of these ladies' watches. Pre-owned gold quartz watches are available for comparatively affordable prices at around 3,000 euros. If you prefer an automatic watch, however, you should plan on spending at least 3,500 euros. Prices for new quartz watches start around 8,000 euros, while prices for automatic timepieces start at 9,500 euros.
The Tank Louis Cartier most closely resembles the earliest models of the watch. Characteristic of this series are gold cases, Roman numerals, and leather straps. Like the Américaine, the Louis Cartier is available as a quartz or mechanical timepiece. Prices for a pre-owned quartz watch start at 2,500 euros; new, they start at 6,500 euros. Pre-owned manual models start at 5,000 euros and their new counterparts cost between 10,000 and 20,000 euros.
Features
- Rectangular men's and women's cult watch
- One of the first wristwatches in the world
- Especially elegant: Gold Tank Américaine with diamonds
