Brand | Cartier |
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Model | |
Reference | 1726 |
Year of production (circa) | 1995 |
Material | 18K White gold |
Crystal | Sapphire |
Dial color | Cream |
Movement | Automatic |
Diameter | 23 x 40 mm |
Bracelet/strap: | Leather |
Buckle/clasp | Original gold folding clasp |
Lug Width | 16 mm |
Set Content | Cartier service papers 2022, Original papers |
Cartier Tank Americaine Ref. 1726
Let us introduce you to one of the best Cartier designs of all time. This Cartier is called the Tank Americaine. The Tank model was launched more than 100 years ago and many cool designs have been added to the collection over time.
This specific piece is from 1995, and what a beauty. Normally if you’d ask us ‘how do you like your Cartier?’, we’d say very classic, like the tank Louis. However, this Americaine has a guichoche dial. This really does something special for the design and the dimensions.
The rectangular watch case and the dial of the Tank Americaine are curved, to improve the way it fits the wrist. When you add a perfect dial, this really gives the watch another dimension. Beautiful!
This Cartier has a cream dial with Roman numerals. The white gold watch case is in mint condition and the crown, of course, has the blue sapphire to finish the Cartier look. Just back from servicenter from Cartier. So a fresh service, a new original leather strap, and an 18k white gold folding clasp.
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Cartier was founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in Paris in 1847. As number 59 on the Forbes most valuable brands list, it is safe to say that Cartier is a household name in the world of jewelry and watches.
Don’t be fooled by the glitter and glamour of the brand though. There is serious watchmaking heritage present here. Think, for instance, of the introduction of the men’s wristwatch. Up until the early 20th century, wristwatches were for women only. But then in 1904, the Brazilian dandy pilot Santos Dumont asked Louis Cartier for a more convenient solution to replace his cumbersome pocket watch. Cartier designed the Santos, the world’s first ever wristwatch for men. Who knows, we may have been Amsterdam Pocket Watch Company today, without Cartier’s massive influence on fashion!
Cartier is primarily known for its classic designs. Another famous example is the Tank. Inspired by a Renault tank from the WWI era, the rectangular case resembles the footprint of those early threaded vehicles. Like the Santos, its design has hardly changed in over a century.
The recipe is clear: white dials, heat-blued hands, stark black Roman numerals and a sapphire cabochon in the crown. We try not to be too liberal with the term iconic, but it surely applies here! Countless variations in case shapes, sizes, movement types and materials have been made. From the Ronde to the Pasha and from the Baignoire to the Ceinture. A fun detail is the signature below six o’ clock. “Swiss” indicates that these are Swiss made watches. But some come with a “Paris” designation, signaling those examples were sold in Cartier’s flagship store in Paris, Place Vendôme. A particularly desirable and collectible feature.
Cartier remained a family business until 1964. Today, it is part of the Richemont group, like IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Panerai, among many others. The classical designs remain a favorite among collectors and fashionistas alike.
If it is a timeless watch you are after, Cartier could just be perfect for you. Most of its designs are based on themes over a century old. And they have looked fresh and relevant ever since. We are confident they will remain so for a long, long time to come!