Cartier Tank Américaine Automatique in 18 k yellow gold ref 1740 Show Housed in a Francois Borgel-style

Housed in a Francois Borgel-style waterproof and anti-magnetic case with decagonal caseback and faceted lugs

The 18kt yellow gold case is in good condition with a well-defined bezel

enabling the wearer to read a second time zone alongside the local time shown on the traditional 12-hour display

- 42 mm Stahlgehäuse

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

Cartier Tank Américaine Automatique in 18 k yellow gold ref 1740 Show Housed in a Francois Borgel-styleThe 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