Cartier Tank Americaine World Timer sporting a back catalog replete

sporting a back catalog replete with highly collectible wristwatches

Icon may be an overused term when it comes to vintage wristwatches

a luminous silver sunburst dial with applied indices

declaring its presence obnoxiously to onlookers

is all the more special by virtue of its precious metal livery

Cartier Tank Americaine World Timer sporting a back catalog repleteThe Cartier Tank Americaine is quite possibly the least understood model in Cartier's lineup. Introduced in 1989 under Richemeont group ownership, the Tank Americaine is in many ways a modern update to the classic Cintree 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