No, it’s not a Tank. And yes, it deserves your attention!

While Parisian jeweler to the stars Cartier may be best known in horological circles for its famed Tank watch, the French firm produced — and continues to produce — numerous other models that deserve equal billing for their unique and sumptuous designs.

The Louis Cartier collection, announced by Cartier Paris in 1973, constituted a redesign of the maison’s watch offerings. Fresh takes on classics such as the Tank and Santos Dumont were accompanied by new designs, including that of pieces like the Ellipse, the Tonneau, the Ceinture, and more.

This particular piece, a Ceinture, measures 25mm in yellow gold, featuring a striking mother of pearl dial set with diamond indexes, and a fully factory diamond set case. This piece is beautiful and tasteful, but it is anything but boring. That’s the effortless balance we look for in high-quality ladies watches. 

Completed with a manually-wound movement and mineral crystal, this watch has all the nostalgic charm of vintage Cartier. 

Everyone knows the Tank. This is your chance to own its lesser-known but arguably more compelling sibling with Cartier Paris provenance!