Cartier Tank Must Medium size - Bleu - Mechanical

Must, a welcome twist on the legendary Tank

 Description

Taking up the stylistic characteristics of its predecessor, the Tank Must presents a new bold look within a gold-plated silver case.

This bold dial is completely different from the classic white and roman index Cartier dial ! This blue lacquered dial is so deep that is ressembles to something made of lapis hard stone. This beautiful blue is also a nice nod to the cabochon on the crown, typical of Cartier watches.

If this dial is typical of how Must differ from the classic lines, the otherwise striking features are kept ! This medium size is perfect for a woman wrist, laying perfectly flat on it.

This particular piece belongs to one of the first generations of the Tank Must, with a mechanical movement, paying tribute to Cartier's horological tradition! 

 

 

Why did Françoise choose it ?

Big, medium, small, solid gold, gold-plated, classic dial, colorful lacquered dial, on a plain or colorful leather strap... It doesn't matter, Françoise loves Tanks, every Tank ! She particularly likes the vibrant and colorful lacquered dials. The deep colors and glossy lacquer make her feel lost in the mesmerizing shades of blue.

 

Although some might find it more complicated for daily wear, Françoise enjoys the poetry of winding her watch every morning. It's a gesture that takes just a few seconds but fosters a unique physical connection with her watch. Plus, it helps her realize when she has been so absent-minded that she forgot to wind it!

History

The first Tank, known as Normale, imagined in 1917, gave way, in 1922, to the Tank Louis Cartier, whose design remains unchanged. Through its Must line, Cartier intends to revisit the codes of luxury by offering more accessible pieces, like Van Cleef & Arpels and its Boutique . It was not until 1976 that the Tank Must was presented, as the first gold plated watch for La Maison, then available in a wide variety of dials. It's a beautiful and bold nod to its older sister : the less funky Tank Louis.