Cartier Tank Mini Allongée - Rose gold - c. 2005

Large watch and mini size Description All the codes of the Tank Louis Cartier have been established, yet this model stands out from the crowd. First and foremost, the Mini version's dimensions make it a discreet, elegant and stylish watch. A veritable jewel on the wrist, with its slender lines that follow the contours of your wrist. Practical and comfortable. Elegance is also marked by a refined pearly white dial where only the Roman numerals XII and VI appear alongside stylized black enamel hour markers and sword-shaped hands in steel blackened.  What's more, this is a Tank in rose gold 18-carat Tank. A softer, less distinct color than theyellow gold, more subtle, and generally blends well with skin tones. Finally, this watch's bracelet contributes to its charm and uniqueness. Three straps in leather delicately assembled by a Cartier clasp in rose gold.  Why did Françoise choose it? Françoise loves all types of Tank, whether they are classic, set, in yellow gold, in white gold, or the mini version in rose gold like this one. It's a watch we can only recommend, especially in rose gold, material less common on the wrist than thewhite gold and especially theyellow gold. Its bracelet also contributes to the model's originality, although it can also be replaced by a leather classic in the future. You'd almost forget it on your wrist if it weren't so essential, both historically and stylistically. A watch that will never lose its value. A timepiece that combines technology and aesthetics: functionality, elegance and prowess. The Tank "has been brilliantly created to remain eternally contemporary". That's why we trust it completely.  This Tank Louis Cartier is truly perfect in all circumstances. A watch that is a pleasure to wear and to look at. It's particularly well suited to everyday life, perfect for both work and evening, as it can be both casual and elegant.  History The Tank watch, also known as the Normale, appeared in 1917, in honor of the heroes of the First World War. design inspired by the first tanks. Five years later came the Tank Louis Cartier, a model very similar to the first, but with a longer dial and thinner, rounded stretchers. Several generations followed, retaining the same identity codes but adapting to new watchmaking technologies such as quartz. Numerous celebrities have adopted it, including Jackie Kennedy, Lady Diana, Alain Delon, Catherine Deneuve, Yves Saint-Laurent, Gary Cooper, Johnny Hallyday and Sophia Coppola, to name but a few. Will you be next?