Though it's reminiscent of Cartier's 'golden era' of watchmaking in the early part of the 20th Century, the Tank Americaine was only released in 1989. Released initially with quartz movements, the Americaine was given a mechanical calibre in 1993. In contrast to the Cintree (against which its often compared), it's less dressy and designed more as an everyday watch, rather than one for truly special occasions. It tones down the exaggerated proportions and curvature of the Cintree, opting for a slightly straighter case.

This 1734 features an understated platinum case. At first, its white dial seems unassuming, but up close you'll see that it features the rose 'guilloche' pattern that was introduced on the Cartier Paris Collection Privee.

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.