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March 25, 2015
Cartier | Introducing the New Tank Américaine
Evolved into a bracelet reminiscent of snakeskin
Introducing the new "Tank Américaine"
Cartier's "Tank Américaine," with its elegant, elongated rectangular silhouette, has been renewed. It is now offered as a model brimming with a more feminine and sensual allure.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Refined elegance, a smooth and sensual form
Announced in January this year atSIHH (Geneva Salon), the new model has quickly arrived in Japan.Tank AméricaineBorn in 1989, the "Tank Américaine" inherits the identity of the "Tank Santre," named "Sintre" meaning arch, created in the early 1920s. Its distinctive feature is a case that draws beautiful curves.
The rectangular form, which fits the curve of the wrist, is now more compact, and the vertical sides have a rounded design. The "Tank Américaine" evokes a modern femininity through the contrasting combination of sharpness and softness, straight lines and curves, roundness and angles.
This collection features a supple bracelet reminiscent of snakeskin. It has been reborn as a more glamorous model. Two sizes are available, with options in pink gold, white gold, and pavé diamonds, totaling 10 models.
The "Tank Américaine" creates captivating elegance with its smooth, sensual form and design. It is Cartier's answer for women seeking a more glamorous and beautiful timepiece.
Tank Américaine
Case | PG, WG, PG with brilliant-cut diamonds, or rhodium-finished WG with brilliant-cut diamonds
Case diameter | 34.8 x 19 mm, or 41.6 x 22.6 mm
Movement | Caliber 157 quartz, or Caliber 077 automatic
Water resistance | Daily water resistance
Bracelet | PG, WG, PG with brilliant-cut diamonds, or rhodium-finished WG with brilliant-cut diamonds
Price | From 2,341,500 yen to 11,865,000 yen
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