Cartier Diabolo

Not every notable Cartier timepiece is a Tank. Far from it, actually. The 1990s were surprisingly fertile ground for the French maison — so much so that it’s possible to explore the brand’s back catalog for years without coming across every reference, or even every collection! Take the Diabolo: Named after a juggling prop — which its crown certainly resembles — the Diabolo is a unique and handsome take on the typical round watch, with long, stylized ‘officer’s’ lugs that give it some added flair. Undoubtedly dressy, it nonetheless maintains the strong lines and robust build of a sportier timepiece. This particular Diabolo features a 32mm platinum case with ‘officer’s’ lugs, a sapphire crystal, a sapphire cabochon crown, and gorgeous silver guilloché dial with black ‘Roman’ indices, an outer ‘railroad’ minute track, and a blued steel ‘Breguet’ handset. Powered by the manually wound Cartier Calibre 9P2 movement, it comes paired to a black leather strap with a steel pin buckle. Trust us: If you’re in search of a dressy piece but the Tank is too ‘run of the mill,’ this precious metal sleeper could absolutely be the watch for you.