TANK AMÉRICAINE Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Baignoire The birth of one of

The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers

reminiscent of the Earth emerging above the lunar horizon

Featuring a magnetic cap closure with alignment of cap to barrel (including snap mechanism) as well as an additional 'plateau' magnet for the cap to sit on when writing

A haven for technical innovations and high complications

and polished or satin-finish links of the bracelet ensure that the Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier floats within the world of Cartier watchmaking

TANK AMÉRICAINE Category_Default category/Our Boutique/Cartier/Baignoire The birth of one ofLouis Cartier created the Tank watch in 1917. A legend was born. The first prototype was presented as a gift to General Pershing some years before the watch was brought to market in 1919. The lugs blend seamlessly into the stark edges of flat vertical brancards, lending the watch its unique aesthetic. The clean, crisp lines have proved hugely popular with a free spirited, elegant clientle. The now iconic Tank watch has inspired countless variations