The Tank watch remains Cartier's most enduring and recognizable icon, encapsulating the maison's enduring blend of bold style and refined elegance. This platinum example is a special order ref. 2915 Tank Louis Cartier XL that pays tribute to Louis Cartier’s original 1922 design while bringing a modern edge through subtle yet impactful details.

Crafted as part of Cartier's esteemed Collection Privée Cartier Paris line produced between 1998-2008, the Tank XL was only produced between 2006–2008 with approximately only 100 pieces in pink gold and 50 pieces in platinum. Its enlarged case updates the proportions for contemporary wrists while still preserving the Tank's graphic rectangular shape and smooth, sweeping lines. The ultra-sleek platinum case gleams around a rich silvered guilloché dial, accented by vivid midnight blue hands echoing the sapphire cabochon of the crown. Details like the silver rose in the center of the dial and “Cartier Paris” signature are part of the CPCP collection.

What makes the present example special is the blue Roman numerals, railway and text on the dial as opposed to the traditional black on regular production models. Made as a special order with case number 1, the present Tank XL showcases Cartier's enduring heritage of elegance and exclusivity. It is a contemporary collectible vision of Louis Cartier’s timeless design, made new again for the modern era.