This Cartier Tank Must De Cartier Ref. WSTA0056 is in excellent condition. It measures slightly larger than its vintage counterparts at
25.5mm in width by 33.7mm in length. Made as a limited edition to celebrate the Cartier Tank in 2021, production numbers overall were low.
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Incredibly minimalist in style it features a rich green lacquered dial with no hour markers captivating to anyones eye, a welcomed change from the traditional Roman numerals. A larger stainless steel case houses the watch which Cartier refer to as their "large" model, overall the case is in good condition. The
synthetic spinel cabochon crown winds well and sits subtly at 3 o'clock. This watch is powered by a quartz movement. Mounted to the watch is a matching alligator leather strap. The watch is accompanied with its original box and paperwork from 2021.
Cartier Tank History: One of the most recognisable and well sought after watches. Throughout history there have been many famous Cartier Tank owners from Muhammed Ali, Andy Warhol, Princess Diana and Jacquie Kennedy. Today the Cartier Tank is one of the must have dress watches in someone's collection be it male or female.
Louis Cartier invented the Cartier Tank in 1917. Known today as the brand's most iconic watch, the name and design are derived from the Renault FT-17, a French tank that was used in combat throughout World War One. Using rectangular and square lines as the shape of the watch, it keeps a relatively slim profile. If you would like to learn more about the Cartier Tank, read our article here: The Guided History Lesson of the Cartier Tank.