Cartier Tank Americaine Automatic Diamonds

The Cartier Tank Americaine is quite possibly the least understood model in Cartier's lineup. Introduced in 1989 under Richemeont group ownership, it is in many ways a modern update to their vintage Tank Cintrée models. With an elongated case featuring a gently curved case back, the Americaine line was designed from the start to be a larger watch to suit American tastes. Initially launched exclusively with quartz movements, the line expanded in over time to include a variety of mechanical variants as well as sizes, case materials, and complications that put it all over the map in terms of value.  This particular example, a reference WB7019K2-1725, features a 22mm x 41mm 18k yellow gold case with a curved sapphire crystal, a sparkling diamond set case, a non-luminous cream guilloché dial with printed ‘Arabic’ indices, a blued-steel ‘sword’ handset, and Cartier's ubiquitous cabochon winding crown with a diamond setting.  This stunner fitted to an eye-catching solid 18k yellow gold, multi-link bracelet with a hidden double-fold over clasp, and is powered by an automatic winding movement. This is a special one, folks!