Cartier Tank Américaine Automatique in 18 k yellow gold ref 1740 czapek You can read our article

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- Case serial 2699xxx dates to early 1970s

the Gondole embodies the same spectacular design principles as the Tank

this fine piece is offered with its period-correct sapphire display back

Discontinued in the 1990s

Cartier Tank Américaine Automatique in 18 k yellow gold ref 1740 czapek You can read our articleThe Cartier Tank Amricaine was launched in 1989 as a modern interpretation of the classic Tank, inspired by the curved 1921 Tank Cintre. It features a larger, more elongated case with a more pronounced curve and brancards along the flanks than its predecessor, yet with a flatter caseback. Originally, it was produced exclusively in precious metals. The model was designed to capture a more contemporary and bolder aesthetic, incorporating modern features