Watches 101: The Tank de Cartier

Louis Cartier, a scion of the house of Cartier, invented the Tank in 1917. Inspired by the design of the Renault FT-17, a French tank used in World War I, the Cartier Tank is marked by its rectangular case, Roman numerals on the dial, and blue hands. One of the most iconic watches in the world, Kanye West, Andy Warhol, Muhammad Ali, and Princess Diana have all worn the Cartier Tank.