The ank Française watch embodies French style and lives up to its name. The simple and exquisite charm of the work seems to be natural, emphasizing both hardness and softness, and is unique in the majestic style of classic masterpieces. This watch inherits the timeless elegance and all aesthetic elements of the Tank watch, as well as its unique charm that keeps pace with the times. Its ingenious design makes it constantly evolving and timeless, favored by aesthetes and artists with extraordinary taste.

2023Years of design innovation

The Tank Française watch belongs to the Tank series and was launched in 1996. It was the first of its kind to integrate the metal bracelet with the watch case. Today, Cartier launches a new model that makes the one-piece metal design more eye-catching. Mainly made of satin finish, the dial is decorated with sunray patterns and has Roman numeral hour markers. The bright luster gives the hour markers a three-dimensional feel. The bracelet is compact in structure, flexible and flexible; the links are closely connected and interlocking. The new design takes into account aesthetics and ergonomics, and is available in stainless steel and yellow gold without or with diamonds, injecting endless vitality into the watch's extremely coherent streamlined lines.​

「1996On the occasion of the birth of the year,Tank FrançaiseWatch breakthroughTankThe design heritage of the series. At that time, Cartier was the first to integrate the metal bracelet with the watch case, turning the watch case into one of the links of the watch chain. Now, designers have taken this idea one step further and designed an integrated structure. "—Marie-Laure Cérède, Creative Director of Jewelry and Watches at Cartier

Legendary history and achievements

1917YearTANKThe prototype watch is born
At the beginning of the 20th century, Louis Cartier sought to simplify the shape and integrate the round hour circle into the lines of the strap. Following the first Santos watch designed to be worn on the wrist, the Tank watch achieved a new breakthrough in 1917: the case, lugs and strap create smooth lines and are integrated into one.

1922YearTANK LOUIS CARTIERwatch
The brand soon launched derivative styles of TANK watches. In 1922, the case was stretched, the lugs became slimmer and the corners more rounded: this is the Tank L.C. watch (L.C. is the initials of Louis Cartier).

1977YearTANK MUST DE CARTIERwatch
In 1977, when the Must de Cartier series became popular, Cartier launched a series of gold-plated watches, continuing the look of Tank Louis Cartier. The monochrome dial without numerals is reminiscent of the precious materials used in jewelry creations: onyx, coral, ivory, lapis lazuli, tortoiseshell and garnet.

1988YearTANK AMÉRICAINEwatch
Tank watches continue to innovate and seek change. In 1988, the Tank Américaine watch was launched. The rectangular curved case is compact and the dial is more calm and majestic, which is in line with the vigorous vitality of the times.

1996YearTANK FRANÇAISEwatch
The Tank Française watch is the first of its kind, with a metal bracelet integrated into the case. This watch takes its name from the distinctive French spirit that combines classicism and free style.

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The Cartier Taipei flagship store opened for the first time in 2004. During this period, it continued to make breakthroughs, developing from the original one-story store to the first three-story store in Taiwan. Its domineering scale has become the most iconic boutique store in Taiwan. In September 2022, the new Cartier Taipei flagship store will reopen. It was meticulously carved by the French architectural firm Moinard x Bétaille. It covers an area of ​​258 square meters and has a total of 8 VIP viewing areas, creating a high-ceiling space from the 3rd to 5th floors. Like a landscape painting full of details, it creates a style space for long conversations between Cartier’s elegance and Taipei’s enthusiasm.