8126Σ︎
Cartier
Ref. 2366
Tank Française
An elegant and attractive white gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with guilloché dial, centre seconds, date and guarantee
Full-Cataloguing
- Signature guilloché dial and sword hands
- Hidden Cartier signature at “VII”
- Excellent condition in 18k white gold
- First released in 1996, the Tank Française features a bolder and thicker profile than other Tank models. Available in various sizes, it is a widely popular wristwatch that fits different wrists.
- This Tank Française features an iconic guilloché dial with aiguilles glaive hands, and a hidden Cartier signature at the Roman numeral “VII”, topped with the classic sapphire cabochon crown. For this ref. 2366, the date window is located at the 6 o’clock position, replacing the “VI” hour index.
- For Cartier collectors that enjoy a touch of neo-vintage aesthetic and guilloché details, the present Tank Française preserved in excellent condiiton is a great addition to one’s collection.
Cartier
FrenchWith the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.
Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open.