Cartier Tank Américaine 1740

Cartier Tank Americaine 1740 18k YG

In 1917, Louis Cartier introduced the Tank- which has arguably become the brand's most iconic model. It is storied that the first prototype Tank was presented to the US General John Pershing a year later. Since then, Cartier has created many versions of the Tank design, including but not limited to, the Tank Louis, Tank Cintrée, and Tank Normale. The Tank Americaine was introduced in 1989 and immediately became a classic. Inspired by the lines of the Tank Cintrée , the Americaine features a slightly bolder and more athletic profile. Brand : Cartier Dimensions : 26.5mm x 46mm Model : Tank Americaine Movement : Automatic cal. 120 Reference : 1740 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 2000 Condition : Excellent Material : 18k Yellow Gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Silver THE DIAL An iconic piece of Cartier's signature aesthetic, the Tank Americaine features the French watchmaker's legendary white dial with black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a railroad-style minute track. THE CONSTRUCTION With a distinctive banana-shaped case and Cartier's iconic sapphire cabochon-set crown, the Tank Americaine has a distinctive presence that adds to its timeless aesthetic as it wraps seamlessly around the wrist. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.