Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold 20 Year Award Ref 1741, 2000s

Dealer description — Bulang & Sons

A Tribute for Two Decades of Dedication... Behold this extraordinary white gold Tank Américaine, a distinct timepiece bestowed upon a Cartier employee for 20 years of unwavering service to the company. Adorned with a special dial inscribed with the words "20 ANS," symbolizing the significance of long-standing dedication. A way rarer version then your regular Tank Américaine for sure. Its front gracefully curves while maintaining a fairly flat back, enhancing its presence on the wrist, and the case remains in grate condition. The iconic blued steel hands by Cartier, including a center-seconds hand, harmoniously complement the renowned sapphire blue cabochon. Paired with a pictured leather strap equipped with a white gold Cartier buckle, this Tank Américaine houses an automatic movement that has undergone a comprehensive check and regulation by our skilled watchmaker. Specifications: - Reference 1741 - Serial 436xxxx dating to 2000s - White gold case 45x26mm - Special “20 ANS” dial - Blued steel hands - Original blue cabochon crown - Leather strap with white gold buckle - Fully checked by our watchmaker - Includes a handmade leather watch pouch In 1917, Cartier created its Tank watch in response to Renault's new Tank watches used during World War I. Louis Cartier designed a more practical prototype, presented to the American Expeditionary Force. A year later, the first Cartier Tank was released and went into full production in 1919. Its design was inspired by the lines and proportions of battlefield tanks, which gave it its famous name. Since then, many variations like the Tank Louis in 1922, the Tank Américaine in 1989, and the Tank Française in 1996 have been introduced. These watches feature distinct Cartier elements: bold Roman numeral dials with a railway track chapter ring, blue Cartier hands, and a crown topped with a sapphire cabochon.