The Tank Louis is Cartier's definitive silhouette. Inspired by and named after the fighting vehicle that terrified soldiers in the trenches of the First World War, its case and lugs resemble the top down view of the earliest tank designs.

It's no ordinary military watch, however. Rather than modern manufacturers' love for stealthy aesthetics and matte textures, Cartier's military-inspired watch is thin, formal, and made from precious metal. Classic black Roman numerals adorn the white dial, making for a stark and unmistakeable aesthetic.

CARTIER

Described by King Edward VII as 'the jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers', Cartier is synonymous with perhaps more iconic designs than any other manufacturer. Sitting at the intersection between fine watchmaking and art, Cartier combines decades of heritage with an ability to create original and attractive watch designs.

From its birth in the 19th Century up to today, Cartier has earned a well-deserved reputation for being a manufacture that has successfully transformed the humble wristwatch from a soldier's tool into a true object of desire.