Cartier Tank Americaine neo-vintage The first ten years of

The first ten years of the race were dominated by manufacturers such as Scuderia Ferrari

and in a way started an entire trend for budget-priced oversized steel tool watches when they returned stateside

a Reference 16030

A small sample size of replacement tritium dials did not receive the "Fat Arrow" treatment

Cartier Tank Americaine neo-vintage The first ten years ofThe Cartier Tank Americaine is quite possibly the least understood model in Cartier's lineup. Introduced in 1989 under Richemeont group ownership, it is in many ways a modern update to the classic Cintre model. With an elongated case featuring a gently curved case back, the Americaine line was designed from the start to be a larger watch to suit American tastes. Initially launched exclusively with quartz movements, the line has expanded in the past