Throughout their history, Cartier has developed a powerful history as a revered watchmaker. While their reputation waned in the 80s and 90s due to producing jewelry-oriented quartz timepieces, they made a conscious effort to turn things around in 1998 by launching the Collection Privée Cartier Paris, or CPCP, at SIHH to demonstrate their horological prowess. By partnering with THA Èbauche, a collaborative movement manufacture made up of Vianney Halter, Denis Flageollet (founder of De Bethune), and François-Paul Journe, Cartier began to challenge the horological heavyweights with truly spectacular timepieces, much like this Tank A Vis ref. 2609F. Featuring the Tank’s signature rectangular construction in 18k white gold, a stunningly finished manual-wind movement, and elaborately decorated silver dial, the Tank A Vis lives up to the CPCP’s deserved status as one of Cartier’s finer creations. With its elegant dial and wonderfully luxurious construction the Tank A Vis signified Cartier’s return to watchmaking form with a watch that emphasised their iconic design while also showcasing their watchmaking prowess.

A spectacular watch that showcases Cartier's spirited return to the horological heavyweight rankings, the Tank À Vis played an important role within the CPCP and as such is beloved by collectors and hobbyists alike.