Cartier
Tank Américaine Large Steel
WSTA0018
The elongated Tank silhouette, rendered in steel with automatic precision.
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Overview
The Cartier Tank Américaine Large in stainless steel (ref. WSTA0018) carries forward one of the maison's most distinctive case geometries: a curved, vertically elongated rectangle that follows the contour of the wrist. Measuring 45.1 mm × 26.6 mm, the large format makes a confident statement while retaining the refined dress-watch character that defines the Tank Américaine line. A silvered beaded dial with Roman numerals and blued-steel hands completes the classically Cartier composition.
History
The Tank Américaine was introduced in the early 1990s as a reinterpretation of the curved Tank Cintrée, updating the arched case for a new generation of collectors. The WSTA0018 reference, produced from 2017 through 2024, represents the line's mature expression in steel — a material choice that broadened the Américaine's appeal beyond precious-metal configurations. Its long production run reflects sustained collector interest in a large-format dress watch that bridges formal and contemporary sensibilities.
Notable points
- Curved stainless-steel case (45.1 mm × 26.6 mm) follows the arc of the wrist, a hallmark of the Américaine design.
- Silvered beaded dial with Roman numerals references Cartier's century-long typographic tradition.
- Automatic movement marks a practical evolution from earlier quartz versions of the Américaine.
- The large case size positions this reference at the upper end of the Tank Américaine size range.
- Produced from 2017 to 2024, giving it a substantial run within the modern Cartier catalogue.
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