Cartier Tank Louis "grain de riz" diamonds mechanical

An evening in the spotlight

Description

Sometimes you come across a piece that instantly appeals to you. A piece that makes you realize that the barriers between watchmaking and jewelry are thin.

This is the case of this superb medium Tank in yellow gold and diamonds. A cocktail watch par excellence due to its size, finesse and materials. The "grain de riz" bracelet also contributes to the charm of this piece. The precious watch that we wear almost like a jewel, very comfortable with its folding clasp. A rare Cartier Tank, a jewel on the wrist.

Of course, all the codes of the Tank Louis Cartier are there but slightly revisited: a golden dial with alternating diamonds for the indexes and gold hands. An emblematic design within a case enhanced by its diamond paving. Undeniably a very elegant and unique jewelry watch.

Why did Françoise choose it?

Françoise loves the Tank and its various variations that have emerged over the years. She also loves jewelry. How can you miss this model that combines all these features? A luxury watch that you can wear in the evening like a piece of jewelry but whose style can also be offbeat with jeans and a shirt. This model maintains a reasonable size that avoids any bad taste, far from "flashy" pieces .

A rare, superb piece that you won't come across often...

History

The Tank watch appeared in 1917 under the name "Normale" to honor the heroes of the First World War. The name is an obvious nod to the military vehicules that inspired the design. Five years later, the Tank Louis Cartier emerged. Quite similar to the first one, the Tank Louis has a more elongated case and thinner, rounded brancards (shafts). Several generations follow one another, retaining the same identity while adapting to new watchmaking technologies such as quartz. It may be the watch seen on the most celibrities' wrist throughout the years : Jackie Kennedy, Lady Diana, Alain Delon, Catherine Deneuve, Yves Saint-Laurent, Gary Cooper, Johnny Hallyday or Sophia Coppola... Are you the next one?