Cartier Tank Louis White Gold - ref. 2678 - Large - 2005

An icon remains an icon, even with a different gold!

Description

A gold case, extended lateral brancards, a railway minute track, blued hands and a winding crown set with a sapphire cabochon: all the codes of the Tank Louis Cartier are present. Instantly recognisable thanks to its iconic design, this watch has lost none of its charm.

This Tank Louis, reference 2678, is elegant, practical and exceptionally comfortable on the wrist. White gold, more discreet than yellow gold, brings a subtle twist to this classic model—an interpretation of the Tank that feels both familiar and refreshingly uncommon, enhanced by the presence of a date window at 3 o’clock.

It will particularly appeal to those who appreciate slim watches, naturally following the lines of the hand.

Thanks to its white dial, it can be paired with a strap of your choosing, depending on mood and season. Here, its Cartier red alligator leather strap pairs beautifully with the case and the 18-carat white gold Cartier buckle.

 Why did Françoise choose it?

Because it is a watch that can only be recommended. It is a true essential, both historically and stylistically—one that will never lose its relevance.

It is, quite simply, the kind of watch one takes pleasure in passing on: a piece where technique meets aesthetics, where functionality, elegance and craftsmanship come together. The Tank “was brilliantly created to remain forever contemporary.” It is for this very reason that we trust it entirely.

This version may be considered the most practical, thanks to its quartz movement and date function—ideal for those with a fast-paced lifestyle. A pleasure to wear as much as to admire, this Tank Louis Cartier is perfectly suited to everyday life, equally appropriate at work or in the evening, effortlessly shifting between casual and refined. Its white gold lends it a more discreet, perhaps even more sophisticated allure. Why not pair it with a coloured leather strap for a distinctive touch?

History

The Tank watch first appeared in 1917, known as the Tank Normale, created in tribute to the heroes of the First World War, with a design inspired by the earliest military tanks. Five years later, the Tank Louis Cartier was introduced—a model very similar to the original, yet with a more elongated dial and finer, more rounded brancards.

Over the decades, successive generations have preserved its defining codes while adapting to new watchmaking technologies such as quartz movements. The Tank has been embraced by countless icons, including Jackie Kennedy, Lady Diana, Alain Delon, Catherine Deneuve, Yves Saint Laurent, Gary Cooper, Johnny Hallyday and Sophia Coppola, to name but a few. Will you be next?