Cartier Tank Américaine Automatique in 18 k yellow gold ref 1740 Show The tritium lume on the

The tritium lume on the hour plots and hands has aged nicely to a mellow colour

This example is steel and gold and remains in superb condition with a strong case and crisp bezel

- Black enamel hour and minute hands

The ‘Buckley’ dial Datejust is a cool watch that acquired its nickname after New York dealer John Buckley who collected these dials and shared them on the Vintage Rolex Forum (VRF)

The 18kt yellow gold case is in good condition with a well-defined bezel

Cartier Tank Américaine Automatique in 18 k yellow gold ref 1740 Show The tritium lume on theThe Cartier Tank Amricaine was launched in 1989 as a modern interpretation of the classic Tank, inspired by the curved 1921 Tank Cintre. It features a larger, more elongated case with a more pronounced curve and brancards along the flanks than its predecessor, yet with a flatter caseback. Originally, it was produced exclusively in precious metals. The model was designed to capture a more contemporary and bolder aesthetic, incorporating modern features