{"product_id":"cartier-tank-americaine-full-set","title":"Cartier Tank Américaine Full Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA solid eighteen carat pink, or rose gold Cartier Tank quartz Américaine with solid eighteen carat gold scaled design bracelet. Off the back of one of the most iconic watches of all time, the Cartier Tank which launched in 1917, came the Cartier Cintree. In1921 the Tank Cintrée (translating to \"curved\") introduced to the market a long rectangle designed watch with curved case to gently hug the curvature of the wearer's wrist. This was the very first time the Tank had a curved case, something that has been a mainstay of the collection ever since. Let's remember that in 1921 the concept of the wristwatch was still a new and somewhat controversial one, and a non-round wristwatch somewhat of a novel idea. A curved , rectangular watch with such presence on the wrist was quiet groundbreaking! Early examples of the Cintrée are to be found in most of the notable watch collections around the world, with good, clean, honest original versions commanding vast sums of money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFast forward to 1989, and Cartier was evolving more into the machine that we see before us today. Richmont now had the reigns and a new model would be introduced to somewhat take the mantle of the beloved Cintrée; the Tank Américaine. The watch was clearly inspired by the Cintrée of old, with its curved case and curved chapter ring, but it differed in a number of ways. One important distinction is that the reverse of the case has a flat case-back instead of the dramatically curved case-back of the Cintrée. The result is a watch that still appears curved while being technically easier to manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe watch has all the details that Cartier lovers flock to the brand for – the Roman numeral dial with the hidden signature at the seven o’clock position, chemin de fer minute track, sword blued steel hands and a blue sapphire set winding crown. The \"Swiss Made\" stamped dial is in perfect condition, and also being guilloche engraved. These dials were always applied to the higher tier watches Cartier produced. The likes of the Privé collection, for example. The case shows no signs of polishing over the years and is in superb condition throughout, with all of the stamping and unique Cartier reference numbers crisp and visible on the case back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe watch is fitted to this stunning and exceptionally well made very solid eighteen carat gold bracelet that has the appearance of scales from the body of a snake. Seamless in its design, and very comfortable on the wrist, this was truly a piece of art constructed in the vein of the heritage of Cartier's luxury jewellery making. This model is still in the line, but this bracelet is no longer offered. Making this quite the collectors piece. Very few examples of this watch come to market. It was also offered with a diamond bezel, and full diamond option with diamond fish scale bracelet, which was exceptionally rare. Initially launched at the SIHH in 2013, this bracelet has no long since been retired, but grows in its demand, with very few examples coming to market. This is perhaps the most beautiful example of this iconic model to come to market in recent history, if not of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall, this is a wonderful example of the classic Cartier icon. A model that is increasingly in demand, and very difficult to find, today. It is presented in near perfect condition and with its original box, card outer box and paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"0.748031 \/ 1.37","offer_id":45474559557822,"sku":"FWW1820","price":25995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/files\/0005-1_be0b1e3b-fe38-484f-b204-a78f29593f70.jpg?v=1706054308","url":"https:\/\/foundwell.com\/products\/cartier-tank-americaine-full-set","provider":"Foundwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}