Cartier Tank Americaine, WSTA0044

We are proud to present this classic Cartier Tank Américaine for sale in fine condition.

The Tank was first introduced by Louis Cartier in 1917, inspired by the shape of Renault tanks used during World War I. Its clean lines, rectangular case, and unique aesthetic made it an instant classic, embodying the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco era. The Tank Américaine, specifically, was introduced in the 1989 and was conceived by the Cartier workshop in the USA as they set about remodelling the tank to further cater to their American audience. They built upon the timeless design of the original Tank with by elongating the case with a more pronounced curve than the original model. It playfully updated the geometry of the lines, retaining the rectangular form while alternating between round edges and angles. 

This iteration of the Tank Américaine, reference WSTA0044 comes set in a 41.6mm x 22.6mm stainless steel case fitted with an octagonal crown embellished with a blue spinel cabochon. The timeless silver sunburst dial features printed black Roman numeral hour indexes and minute track, as well as a contrasting blued steel handset. These details are protected by a curved sapphire crystal and driven by the automatic calibre 1847MC movement. Lastly, the watch is completed by a blue alligator strap with polished stainless steel deployment clasp. 

Originally sold in August 2022 and in fine condition, supplied with its original inner and outer boxes, spare leather strap and international warranty card. 

This Cartier benefits from the coverage of its extended Cartier warranty until August 2030.