Designed by Louis Cartier in 1917, the Tank watch is an icon of modern watchmaking. The sleek design of this wristwatch, combining geometry with accurate proportions, defines its bold identity. Immediately recognizable and always in tune with the times, the Tank has been reinterpreted for over a century in a host of variations that remain faithful to the spirit of the original design: Tank Cintrée, Tank Chinoise, Tank Américaine, Tank Française... Tank Normale watch, mechanical movement with manual winding 070. 18K yellow gold (750/1000) case, 18K yellow gold (750/1000) beaded crown set with a sapphire cabochon, horizontal golden satin-finish dial, black Roman numeral hour-markers, blued-steel apple-shaped hands. Dark gray alligator leather strap with 18K yellow gold (750/1000) ardillon buckle. Case dimensions: 32.6 x 25.7 mm. Thickness: 6.85 mm.