Tank Chinoise

A photo I liked a lot, of this watch in its " matching " window display, at W and W 2022. Retail apart, I love this watch, a lot! Best, Nicolas

One of the watches which impressed me the most, at Watches and Wonders in 2022. 100 pieces in yellow gold, or in platinum. Modern skeleton at its best, in my opinion. Best, Nicolas

I was smitten by another Cartier, the Tank Chinoise. For the same reasons yours. Best and once again, congrats! Nicolas

Your impression of bamboo shape might come from the "Chinese" inspiration of this design, which is also very close to the Cartier Tank Chinoise. Best, Emmanuel credit: watch collecting lifestyle

With its strong design reminiscent of the Cartier Tank Chinoise , Patek Philippe's ref. 5111 , powered by cal. 215 PS, doesn't seem to be on many collectors’ radar. The case and dial design are unusual but include many subtle details . The watch is fairly

Superb skeleton dial with an interpretation of the Chinese “Shou” motif signifying longevity. Lots of detail on the case and dial with polished and brushed surfaces that are difficult to capture in a photograph. And of course, the superb lacquer work. The

so it might in fact be the precursor to this PP ref. 2531! Very lovely piece indeed, but, even if I was surprised to like it much more than I thought I would, it didn’t feel essential enough for me to acquire it (and it came without the original buckle an

Seldom does one highlight the movements used in a Cartier watch. But good God, they are the definition of great design. No other watch brand has so many iconic designs - the crash, the normale, the tank, the tank cintree, the tank basculante, the cloche,

One of my favorite Tank, if not MY favorite. Best, Nicolas