All Hail the Anglaise
Something of a hybrid between the Tank Française and Ballon Bleu, this perfectly natural progression after the Tank Américaine and Tank Française comes in a sleek, contemporary silhouette, but features the same classical elements as the original. The Tank Anglaise offers generous proportions for masculine wrists, with ample curves complementing the seamless integration of the lugs, case and bracelet.
Blue-steeled sword-shaped hands, the chemin-de-fer ring and Roman numerals complete the dial. A noticeable feature is the blue sapphire winding crown, which is now integrated within the signature parallel brancards. Cartier calls this latest version a “pure, distilled Tank,” which is a good indication of where this Tank watch treads.
Available in three sizes and three types of gold, there is a style to suit everyone. The large model (36.2 x 47 mm) shows off its in-house 1904MC automatic movement through the transparent caseback. The midsize model (29.8 x 39.2 mm) is equipped with the 076 automatic calibre, and the smallest model comes in 22.7 x 30.2 mm and a quartz movement. Diamond-encrusted versions are also available.
A Slim Classic
The Tank Louis Cartier or “Tank L.C.” was originally launched in 1922 and is one of Cartier’s most classic timepieces, perfectly embodying the sheer elegance of the Roaring Twenties with its Art Deco lines and relaxed corners. The watch was referred to as the “ultimate watchmaker’s manifesto of elegance and timelessness." This year’s Louis Cartier Tank XL comes in a sleeker package at only 5.1mm, hence the tag “slimline”, and is truly the thinnest watch in the collection. The pink gold case, encasing an ultra-thin 430MC handwound movement against the brown alligator strap will appeal to gents on the lookout for handsome, traditional timepieces.
