The Cartier Tank Decoded: A Century Of An Icon | MR PORTER

The Cartier Tank decoded — over a century old, worn by everyone from Andy Warhol to Princess Diana, and still one of the most recognisable wristwatches ever made. We break down what makes a Tank a Tank. Few watches sit as quietly at the centre of horology as the Cartier Tank. Designed in 1917 and barely changed since, its rectangular case, vertical "brancards" and clean Roman dial have made it the wristwatch of choice for artists, presidents and stylists for over a hundred years. In this film we trace the Tank's evolution through three pieces: the classic Tank LC, the rare vintage Tank Américaine Chronoreflex, and the brand-new Tank Must launched in 2021. We also unpack why the Tank was the first true unisex luxury watch — and why its cultural pull rivals its horological one. If you've been weighing up a Cartier Tank Must vs a Tank Louis, or wondering which Tank suits which wrist, this is your starting point. Shop Cartier on MR PORTER: https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/designer/cartier Discover luxury watches on MR PORTER: https://www.mrporter.com/en-gb/mens/watches Connect with MR PORTER: Web: https://www.mrporter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrporter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrporter Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@MRPORTER