Story of Cartier Tank

The Tank watch was conceived in 1917 based on the simple idea: four straight lines including two distinctive brancards, or shafts, in gold or platinum, a sapphire cabochon on the crown and a leather strap. It had a definitive purity of form that would never be out of fashion. A revolutionary square shape was born that shook up the world of watchmaking.

The story of this collection goes on to introduce the Tank Anglaise, with a demanding design that pushed the limits of integration even further: the distinctive features of this iconic watch included an even more perfect alignment of the shafts that now house the winding crown. The Tank Anglaise, produced in three sizes, includes a large model powered by the 1904 MC movement that can be seen through its open case back.