Since 1847, Cartier had been synonymous to timeless and sophisticated jewels and wristwatches. There were several milestones in the brands history since its foundation in Paris, France by Louis-Francois Cartier. One of the most significant was the launch of the Tank watches in 1917 followed by equally well received variations. In 2004 came the Cartier Tank Solo, a modern interpretation of the classic success. Available in mens and ladies sizes, these watches sport the signature square case in gold or steel with a flatter profile and sporting a circular-grained crown set with a synthetic cabochon. The lacquered Roman Numerals seem to jump off the Cartier Tank Solos face and is complemented by the sword-shaped blued steel hands. Offering a choice of an automatic or Quartz movement, the Cartier Tank Solo feature hours and minutes as well as seconds and a date display.