The Tank family is so recognizable because of its bold straight lines and angular corners. Yet, the Tank Arrondie (French for “rounded”) deviates from this family tradition in a subtle way. By shaving the corners off a classic Tank, the Arrondie takes on the slightest hint of a cushion shape. Just enough to pique one’s interest but thankfully not enough for it to look like a dated 1970s has-been. Timeless and elegant, yet with a cheeky curve.

This Arrondie from the 1980s features an 18k yellow gold case, measuring in at 23 x 30 mm, and a classic manual winding movement known by caliber 21 by F. Piguet.. Instead of the classic leather strap option, this Arrondie comes on a spectacular 1980s-style integrated Cartier bracelet made up of thin 18k yellow gold bars.

The white dial is executed in true Cartier fashion with black painted Roman numerals, a rectangular painted railroad minute track, and elegant blued sword hands that match the blue sapphire topped crown. The small “Paris” signature at the 6 o’clock position indicates that this watch was originally sold in Cartier’s legendary flagship boutique at Paris’ Place de Vendôme.