Cartier Tank de Cartier | Steel | Small Model | Quartz | WSTA0042

A Design Icon Since 1917

Conceived by Louis Cartier at the dawn of modernity, the Tank distilled the top‑down silhouette of a Renault armored vehicle into a new, radical geometry for the wrist. Its genius lies in the seamless flow of case and strap—the architectural “brancards” framing the dial—creating a silhouette as pure as a single, confident line.

The Elements of a Design Masterpiece

• Reference Number: WSTA0042
• The Rectangular Case and ‘Brancards’: Linear stainless‑steel brancards integrate effortlessly with the strap, defining the Tank’s unmistakable profile.
• Roman Numeral Dial with ‘Chemin de Fer’ Chapter Ring: Silvered dial with bold Roman numerals encircling a fine railway minute track—clarity elevated to art.
• Blued-Steel Sword Hands: Heat‑blued hands that glide with poetic precision over the dial’s architectural layout.
• Sapphire Cabochon Crown: The signature blue cabochon set into the crown—Cartier’s jeweller’s touch at a glance.
• Case Material and Dimensions: Stainless steel, 22 mm.
• Movement: Quartz, for reliable, effortless elegance.
• Strap: Leather strap, with an additional stainless‑steel bracelet included.
• Includes: Box, case, and replacement bracelet.

The Curator’s Insight

The Tank’s secret is proportion—its measured balance of line, negative space, and detail. A masterclass in purity, it remains effortless and chic across generations, untouched by passing trends.

More Than a Watch, A Work of Art

The Cartier Tank is not merely worn—it is curated, as one would a piece of design history. For over a century it has embodied the refined intelligence of modernism, making this example an essential acquisition for collectors who value form, heritage, and enduring style.

This Watch is Ideal For...

• The design aficionado who collects icons of modernism.
• The individual seeking a watch with a rich, intellectual history.
• The purist who values timeless, understated elegance.