The French House of Cartier has been whetting up the luxurious appetites of both Royalties and collectors alike since 1847. The Tanks debut in 1917 proves Cartier as a force to reckon with in luxury watchmaking. Continuing its effort to be at the industrys forefront, the Cartier Tank Americaine was released in 1989. Inspired by the original, the collection is a geometric case with its alternating soft and sharp curves, the rectangular case and the subtle arc. Pioneering the patented adjustable strap, the Cartier Tank Americaine is also the first Cartier model to boasts of a water resistant case in 18k gold. The selection is wide and diverse, with optional diamonds, varying sizes, complications from time only to a chronograph, perpetual calendar, or tourbillon model. Classy and sophisticated, the Cartier Tank Americaine is every bit as worthy as its predecessor.