Cartier Tank Américaine Automatique in 18 k yellow gold ref 1740 Show The tritium lume on the

The tritium lume on the hour plots and hands has aged nicely to a mellow colour

- Black enamel hour and minute hands

The case remains in very fine condition

ensuring reliable timekeeping

- 42 mm Stahlgehäuse

Cartier Tank Américaine Automatique in 18 k yellow gold ref 1740 Show The tritium lume on theThe 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