Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph

What do General Pershing, Muhammed Ali, and Jackie Kennedy all have in common? Entrer Le Tank! It is among the most iconic designs in horological history — the Cartier Tank, transcending the passing fancies of trend and remaining as elegant as it ever was. However, there are many iterations of the famed wristwatch from Cartier, including more complicated versions such as this Tank Francaise Chronograph. The Tank Francaise Chronograph takes the simple, elegant dress watch form of the original Tank and adds a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, and a date wheel at 12 o’clock. While it retains the elegant lines of Louis Cartier’s early-20th century design, the Chronograph adds more utility for the modern wearer in search of something a bit different. This particular example is cased in yellow gold and features a 29mm x 35mm case, a sapphire crystal, the signature sapphire cabochon Cartier crown, and a beautiful “Roman” dial with matching blued-steel handset. Powered by a reliable quartz movement, it even ships with its inner box and comes fitted to a new leather strap. The Tank is a long-established classic from the likes of a legendary brand. Why not spring for a more modern version with a twist?