The Cartier Tank Watch, 9782080281883
Hardcover
A century of elegance: Unveiling the timeless icon of the Cartier Tank.
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The Cartier Tank Watch

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  • Hardcover

    232 pages

  • Release Date

    9 May 2023

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Summary

The Cartier Tank Watch: A Century of Elegance

Created by Louis Cartier in 1917, the Tank watch is an icon of modern watchmaking. The refined design of this wristwatch, combining geometry and harmony, defines its strong identity. Immediately recognizable and always in step with the times, the Tank watch has been reinterpreted for more than a century through multiple variations that are forever faithful to the spirit of the original design, from the Tank Cintrée to the Tank Chinoise, …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9782080281883
ISBN-10:2080281887
Author:Franco Cologni
Publisher:Editions Flammarion
Imprint:Flammarion
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:232
Release Date:9 May 2023
Weight:1.79kg
Dimensions:34mm x 295mm x 285mm
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Critics Review

“With its stunning photography and insightful commentary, this book is a true celebration of one of the most enduring symbols of luxury and fashion.“ — QUEST MAGAZINE “You won’t want to miss a fully revised collectible edition of The Cartier Tank Watch by Franco Cologni. This fourth edition includes previously unpublished photos, extensive archival documents and a new chapter covering modern models released after 2017. It’s set to be released in February 2023, but you can pre-order it now–it will certainly be worth the wait.“ —ROBB REPORT “The next best thing to having this masterpiece on your wrist…A sumptuous homage to the classic created by Louis Cartier in 1917, this updated edition features extensive archival documents along with previously unpublished photographs of the most significant Tank watches and their technical characteristics. The author also presents portraits of famous clients who, over time, have been seduced by this timeless watch and wear it like the treasure it is.“ —INDULGE

About The Author

Franco Cologni

An esteemed professional with fifty years of experience in the luxury industry, Franco Cologni is president of the eponymous Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte dedicated to métiers d’art and cofounder of the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship. He has authored numerous reference works on watchmaking and jewelry, including The Mastery of Time and The Beauty of Time.

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