Considering its modern looks and contemporary proportions, it’s easy to forget that Cartier’s emblematic Tank watch was released exactly 100 years ago this year—and it’s a century filled with famous fans including Catherine Deneuve, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent and even Princess Diana.
Considering its modern looks and contemporary proportions, it’s easy to forget that Cartier’s emblematic Tank watch was released exactly 100 years ago this year—and it’s a century filled with famous fans including Catherine Deneuve, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent and even Princess Diana. To celebrate this momentous birthday, Cartier is unleashing a fleet of new Tanks into the world, including two new Tank Cintrée Skeleton watches in a limited edition of 100 pieces each.
Clockwise from top right: Diana, Princess of Wales.
The new platinum and pink gold Tank Cintrée Skeleton watches. Illustrations by French fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. Catherine Deneuve.
DIAMONDS AND PEARLS
Bearing prongs with a distinctive “M”-shaped silhouette, Mikimoto’s new M Collection features White South Sea Cultured pearls (in the three sizes of 11.5mm, 12mm and 12.5mm) lined with diamonds on earrings, a ring and a pendant necklace; resulting in a modern and minimalist parure that will never go out of style.
From top: White gold, South Sea Cultured pearl and diamond M Collection ring, $11,200; earrings, $15,400; pendant necklace, $9,520.
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