Cartier. A very fine and rare 18K gold-plated rectangular wristwatch

The Tank watch was created by Louis Cartier in 1917 and a legend was born. Its joints built into the case, it is both square and rectangular; modern yet timeless. A stroke of stylistic genius and quite unique, the iconic Tank watch has inspired countless variations while preserving its distinctive identity throughout the decades.

The Tank Allongée with its curved form matching a wrist was introduced in 1922, featuring a stretched, longer case.