VINTAGE

Was really interested in this watch, but find it impossible to justify at this price. It’s more than the VC American 36.5mm 😮 I wonder who’s the client at this price for such a simple watch. If you really appreciate it might make more sense to go vintage.

I’ve always felt it wasn’t “special enough”. Obviously it’s a limited edition and priced accordingly, but the case shape is a little too similar every other tank - in the current line up, it closely resembles the tank LC and must, a little too close. Dial

contrary to the yellow gold version, the platinum one is a tad versatile, monochromatic and could be worn easily without grabbing attention. In modern terms, this is considered 'small watch' but I think it is quite refined and subtle. the multi-curved sap

Arguably, Cartier was the first modern watch designer. Here was a brand that was started with the first modern design based on industrial machinery: the aeroplane and the tank. Both were machines of the modern age: increased speed; transportable destructi

A selection of notable pieces from the Cartier collection. Above: Cartier sales ledger c.1875-76 Above: Enamelled pendant watches, Cartier Paris, c. 1874 Above: Brooch watch, c. 1880 Above: Pair of Cartier tonneau wristwatches, c. 1908 and 1911 (top and b