Cartier Tank Americaine World Timer And the Reference 3647N

And the Reference 3647N

a luminous silver sunburst dial with applied indices

an Art Deco masterpiece — stately and subdued with a handsomely-aged cream dial and a black leather strap

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

Rolex wasn't making any other complicated wristwatches

Cartier Tank Americaine World Timer And the Reference 3647NThe 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