Cartier Tank Américaine 1713

Cartier Tank Americaine Baguette Diamond Case 100th Anniversary of 13 de la Paix 18k WG

In 1917, Louis Cartier introduced the Tank- which has arguably become the brand's most iconic model. It is storied that the first prototype Tank was presented to the US General John Pershing a year later. Since then, Cartier has created many versions of the Tank design, including but not limited to, the Tank Louis, Tank Cintrée, and Tank Normale. The Tank Americaine was introduced in 1989 and immediately became a classic. Inspired by the lines of the Tank Cintrée, the Americaine features a slightly bolder and more athletic profile with an elongated case that curves rather dramatically with the curve of the wrist. Launched in 1999 as a series of limited edition watches limited to just 13 pieces each, the watch that we have here celebrates the 100th Anniversary of 13 de la Paix, Cartier’s flagship Parisian property. Made of 18kt white gold and boasting a diamond-set case and diamond-set crown, this is clearly a special piece. Boasting a salmon guilloche dial with an applied Breguet numeral ‘13’ at 12 o’clock instead of a ‘12’ as one might expect to see, this example’s dial is a subtle reminder that this watch has a story to it that most others wouldn’t know. Brand : Cartier Dimensions : 19mm x 35mm Model : Tank Americaine Movement : Quartz Reference : 1713 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 1999 Condition : Near-Mint Material : 18kt white gold Included : Watch and 2024-dated Japanese service invoice Dial Color : Salmon THE DIAL Serving as a subtle reminder of its special edition status, and how it is limited to just 13 pieces, this Tank Americaine's salmon guilloche dial sports an applied Breguet numeral '13' at 12 o'clock. THE CONSTRUCTION Made of 18kt white gold and flanked by a row of diamonds along both of its brancards and both atop and underneath its dial, this Tank Americaine's case is fittingly luxurious for a Cartier. THE PROFILE With its distinctive banana-shaped case, the Tank Americaine has a distinctive presence on the wrist that adds to its iconic aesthetic as it effortlessly wraps around its wearer's wrist.