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The Cartier Tank Watch

Hardcover
$85.00 US
10.04"W x 11.43"H x 1.22"D   | 63 oz | 7 per carton
On sale Feb 28, 2023 | 232 Pages | 9782080281883

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Celebrating the centennial anniversary of the iconic Tank watch, which revolutionized the art of watchmaking. The Tank watch is one of Cartier’s greatest masterpieces; this volume celebrates its 100-year legacy.
"With its stunning photography and insightful commentary, this book is a true celebration of one of the most enduring symbols of luxury and fashion." — QUEST MAGAZINE 

"You won’t want to miss a fully revised collectible edition of The Cartier Tank Watch by Franco Cologni. This fourth edition includes previously unpublished photos, extensive archival documents and a new chapter covering modern models released after 2017. It’s set to be released in February 2023, but you can pre-order it now–it will certainly be worth the wait." —ROBB REPORT 

"The next best thing to having this masterpiece on your wrist…A sumptuous homage to the classic created by Louis Cartier in 1917, this updated edition features extensive archival documents along with previously unpublished photographs of the most significant Tank watches and their technical characteristics. The author also presents portraits of famous clients who, over time, have been seduced by this timeless watch and wear it like the treasure it is." —INDULGE
Franco Cologni is the author of numerous books on thehistory of watchmaking and jewelry.

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Celebrating the centennial anniversary of the iconic Tank watch, which revolutionized the art of watchmaking. The Tank watch is one of Cartier’s greatest masterpieces; this volume celebrates its 100-year legacy.

Praise

"With its stunning photography and insightful commentary, this book is a true celebration of one of the most enduring symbols of luxury and fashion." — QUEST MAGAZINE 

"You won’t want to miss a fully revised collectible edition of The Cartier Tank Watch by Franco Cologni. This fourth edition includes previously unpublished photos, extensive archival documents and a new chapter covering modern models released after 2017. It’s set to be released in February 2023, but you can pre-order it now–it will certainly be worth the wait." —ROBB REPORT 

"The next best thing to having this masterpiece on your wrist…A sumptuous homage to the classic created by Louis Cartier in 1917, this updated edition features extensive archival documents along with previously unpublished photographs of the most significant Tank watches and their technical characteristics. The author also presents portraits of famous clients who, over time, have been seduced by this timeless watch and wear it like the treasure it is." —INDULGE

Author

Franco Cologni is the author of numerous books on thehistory of watchmaking and jewelry.

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