Few watches have achieved immortality. The Cartier Tank is one of them—more than a timepiece, it is a design revolution. For over a century, it has graced the wrists of artists, icons, and leaders, proving that true style never ages.

Born from a single idea and endlessly reimagined, the Tank is a masterclass in purity of form and timeless elegance.

The First Strike: Tank Normale (1917)

Inspired by the aerial silhouette of the Renault FT tank, Louis Cartier sketched a watch unlike any other. The Tank Normale broke with tradition—rectilinear brancards, a square dial within a rectangle, and the sapphire cabochon crown. 

Bold. Precise. Revolutionary.

Elegance in Motion: Tank Cintrée (1921)

With the Tank Cintrée, geometry gave way to sensuality. Its elongated, curved case wrapped the wrist with fluid grace. Precious metals, slim calibres, effortless poise.

Cintrée wasn’t just a watch, it was wearable sculpture.

Clever Engineering: Tank Basculante (1932)

Playful yet ingenious, the Tank Basculante flipped the script—literally. Its inner case pivoted 360 degrees, protecting the crystal or standing upright as a desk clock. Function met flair, and 

Cartier proved design could also delight.

Democratized Design: Tank Must (1977)

In the face of the quartz crisis, Cartier responded with audacity. The Tank Must brought the icon to the masses—sleek lacquer dials, vermeil or steel cases, reliable quartz movements. A watch of its era, reborn today with the SolarBeat™ photovoltaic calibre. 

Heritage meets sustainability.

Modern Strength: Tank Française (1996)

The Tank Française redefined modernity. Bracelet and case became one—an architectural, assertive silhouette. Strong yet versatile, it was equally at home in the boardroom or at brunch. 

The Tank, evolved for a new generation.

The Bold Revival: Tank à Guichets (2025)

Cartier returned to its archives with the daring Tank à Guichets. No hands, no fuss—just time revealed through jumping hours and dragging minutes. Slim, precious, avant-garde. 

Proof that even a century later, the Tank is still ahead of its time.

Experience the Legacy

The Cartier Tank is not just a watch. It is a statement—of design, of elegance, of confidence. A single, unwavering line that has carried style through generations.

From the timeless Tank Normale to the sculptural Cintrée, from the daring Basculante to the modern Française, and the rarified creations of the Privé collection, each line represents a different facet of Cartier’s artistry—exclusive expressions of a legend that continues to evolve.

We invite you to our boutique to experience this legacy firsthand. Discover our curated selection of Tank timepieces, from iconic classics to limited-edition rarities, and let us help you find the watch that will not just keep time, but define yours.