Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3170 in Watches
• Brand: Cartier
• Model: W51012Q4
• Band material: 18k-gold-and-stainless-steel
• Bezel material: stainless-steel
• Case material: stainless-steel
• Clasp type: deployment-buckle
• Dial color: white
• Dial window material: scratch-resistant-sapphire
• Movement type: swiss-quartz
• Water-resistant to 99 feet

Features

• Swiss Made watch with Cartier Calibre 175A Swiss-quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal; Case diameter: 25 mm
• Solid square stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold case and matching polished and brushed stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold bracelet
• Roman numeral white dial; Blued steel sword-shaped hands; 18kt yellow gold octagonal-shaped crown with cabochon spinel crystal; Date window at 3 o'clock
• Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

Amazon.com Product Description
Perfect with casual or formal attire, the Tank Francaise features a simple yet luxurious two-tone construction. Designed for men and women, this striking timepiece from Cartier is made with the finest materials, including a stainless steel and 18-karat gold bracelet and a stainless steel 25-millimeter case and bezel. Protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire window, the square white dial features a date calendar at three o'clock, along with black hand indicators and Roman-numeral hour markers. Powered by Cartier's own Calibre 175A Swiss-quartz movement, the Francaise is water resistant to 99 feet.

The Cartier Story
The name Cartier is synonymous with luxury, quality, and style. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company became renowned worldwide for its design and production of beautiful jewelry and opulent objets d'art. A royal commission in 1904 made Cartier a supplier to Europe's Crowned Heads of State and led England's King Edward VII to describe Louis Cartier, grandson of the founder, as the jeweler of Kings, the King among jewellers.

By the early 20th century, Cartier had expanded its collection to include watches. At a time when pocket watches were still considered de rigueur for the distinguished gentleman, Cartier helped popularize the wristwatch, making it a bold fashion statement for men and women as well as a status symbol among the well-to-do. Louis Cartier is credited with creating the first men's wristwatch, the Santos, in 1904. He developed and named the watch for his client and friend, the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a device that would allow him to read the time without taking his hands off the controls of his airplane.

Other classic designs followed, including Cartier's signature timepiece--the Tank--which debuted in 1917 during the First World War and was inspired by the tough new war machine the Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe. Cartier's first water-resistant watch was named after the Pasha of Marrakesh, who requested that Cartier create watch that he could wear while in his swimming pool and not lose track of time.

And while it is known more for its luxurious design, Cartier is also credited with creating the highly functional deployment folding clasp in 1910, which is now used by watchmakers around the globe.

Modern Cartier watchmakers still base their watch designs on the early fundamentals developed by Louis Cartier. Treasured by collectors, Cartier watches are distinguished by their impressive variety of shapes (round, square, oval, Tank, Tortue and Tonneau), by their exceptional materials and workmanship, and by their recognizable Cartier aesthetic, an elegant blend of classic and modern design.

Customer Reviews

lifetime style
spent my bonus on this classic + elegant, automatic-movement timepiece 11 years ago. it's style + loveliness remains till today! I've received countless compliments on it.

this midsize face sits low + snug. it contours to the shape of the wrist + is perfectly sized. all the metal + links are smooth.. not like some of the other super-expensive brands I tried.

I had this watch on everyday + the 'battle-scar' scratches show the rough wear I put it through :) after 10 years, the automatic-movement needed an 'over-haul' due to wear + tear. since this is my 1 + only luxury watch, I thought it would last forever + had not taken better care of it by sending it for regular servicing.. it only had 1 service in it's 8th year.

still extremely satisfied with this finely crafted timeless beauty!