Cartier has always been associated with exquisite craftsmanship and elegant designs that have for a century attracted royalty, movie stars, sports celebrities and everyday clientele. The present watch, the Tank Américaine, perfectly encapsulates the brand's ethos with its elegant curved case and brushed finishes.

It is very rare for Cartier to produce any limited edition series - and when they do, it is for only a very highly limited number of watches. It is only thanks to a region's dedication and passion that the manufacture would produce such beautiful and unusual timepieces dedicated to the region - in this instance, Italy.

Presented in excellent condition, this Tank Américaine is cased in yellow gold and displays burgundy numerals. Incredibly eye catching, elegant and striking, it was made for the Italian market in 170 examples only. To date, only a handful of examples have come back on the auction market, underscoring its rarity.