Cartier Tank Mini Diamonds - 1996 (papers)

An evening in the spotlight

Description

Sometimes you come across a piece that instantly appeals to you. A piece that makes you realize that the barriers between watchmaking and jewelry are thin.

This is the case of this superb Tank Mini in white gold and diamonds. A cocktail watch par excellence due to its size, finesse and materials. Even the cabochon is set with an inverted diamond. The original leather strap, adjustable, is on a white gold folding clasp: comfort and aesthetics are essential!

Of course, all the aesthetic codes of the Tank Louis Cartier are there. An iconic design within a more elongated case enhanced by its diamond paving. Undeniably a very elegant and unique jewelry watch.

Why did Françoise choose it?

Françoise loves the Tank and its various variations that have emerged over the years. She also likes jewelry. How can we miss this model bringing together all these characteristics? A luxury watch that you will wear in the evening like a piece of jewelry but whose style can also be worn with jeans and a shirt. This model maintains a reasonable size which avoids any bad taste, far from "flashy" pieces.

A rare, superb watch that you won't come across often...

History

It was in 1917 that the Tank watch, known as Tank Normale, appeared; in honor of the heroes of the First World War, its design is inspired by the first tanks. Five years later, the Tank Louis Cartier was designed, a model very similar to the first, but with a more elongated dial and thinner, rounded shafts. Several generations follow one another, retaining the same identity codes while adapting to new watchmaking technologies such as quartz. Many celebrities adopt it such as Jackie Kennedy, Lady Diana, Alain Delon, Catherine Deneuve, Yves Saint-Laurent, Gary Cooper, Johnny Hallyday or Sophia Coppola to name but a few. Will you be next?