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The elegant Tank Américaine was designed by the New York Cartier boutique in 1989 and has only been produced in precious metals. In 1989 the designers at Cartier New York set out to redesign the classic Tank. The new Tank Américaine featured an elongated convex case that curved around the wrist. This exceptionally elegant Tank is only produced in precious metals and wears comfortably due its wrist-hugging design. This ref. 1734 Tank Américaine is part of the exclusive and limited ‘Collection Priveé Cartier Paris’ (CPCP) from the late 1990s. The 950 platinum case is a so-called Jumbo variant, measuring a modern 45 x 27 mm. Although not a numbered release, this CPCP reference was only available in the period 1998-2000 and only a few dozen were produced in that period making it one of the rarest executions of the Tank Américaine. The absolute standout on this watch is the exquisite handmade dial. As with all of the CPCP pieces, the dial is made of 18k gold, covered with a layer that contains fine guilloché engraving. The dial, of course, features Cartier’s painted black Roman numerals and closed minute track as well as elegant blued sword hands that match well with the iconic sapphire-tipped 18k white gold crown. This ref. 1734 dates back to 1998 and runs on a classic hand wound movement. The watch comes as a full set with the original box and papers and a black alligator leather Cartier strap with an 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp.