Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The Cartier Tank: The Watch JFK Made Famous

True story folks.....

The Cartier Tank was introduced by Cartier in 1917 by Louis Cartier of the world famous jewelry company. His inspiration for the watch was the tread pattern of Renault army tanks in Europe, thus providing the namesake of the watch as "The Tank". Although the watch does not have anything particularly special about, it has a storied history because it was John F. Kennedy's watch of choice while he was alive. As seen below, you can see him wearing his 18k gold tank on a black leather band.

There are many versions of this watch today but the classic Cartier Solo will always be the one thought of when people think of this watch. The newest version called the Tank Française is the most up to date model that Cartier offers but all models are still available. Seen below are the main variations with both the leather version that JFK wore and the bracelet version which gave the watch its name.




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40 comments:

  1. ArcitaJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    i would never think that watch is 18k. damnn.

    good job on your followers as well man. you've really shot up. keep up the good and consistent posting

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  2. mrecanJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    wow great watch

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    A very classy looking watch. JFK had great taste in fashion!

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  4. BENJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    nice watch...
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  5. Justsayin'January 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I like how simple it looks. Very nice.

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  6. LeanmassJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I like the low profile look. In regards to your question on my blog...I definitely see mass in my traps as a result of shrugs so i like them. However I do consider them secondary to shoulders, if i dont have time to do something...ill take out dumbbell shrugs from my workout and just do barbell.

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  7. Josh TreeJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Nice watch

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  8. ChrisJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Good enough for JFK, good enough for me

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  9. hwidmanJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    didnt know that. Any other pics of presidents sportin high end watches?

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  10. VaporJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I like the leather band better.

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  11. JordanJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    i think the last pic is the coolest

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  12. watchmanJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    @ hwidman

    the rolex presidents is called that for a reason. The actual name of the watch is called the day date, but a slang term is the presidents because presidents wear them.

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  13. Clarence MillerJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    nice azz watch

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  14. HorussJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    cool g

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  15. TRexJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    i dont know why but i dont like those watched. face too small

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  16. IsaacJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Nice watch, I'll throw you a link in my post tomorrow bro :)

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    The leather version is much better IMO.

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  18. HSPJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Nice watch! Definitely like the leather version better. Thanks for that bit of history!

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  19. Aaron The BaronJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    ehh looks okay, but the metal version looks better lol

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  20. kkazzammJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I actually like the bracelet version but im guessing its MUCHO expensive. CBA to check :>

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  21. cottoneyedjoeJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    good looking watch

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  22. Con QuesoJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Oh btw, Happy belated birthday!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    I really want the bottom watch, it looks pretty awesome. I would be super cool and super hardcore.

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  24. Cpt PownzorJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    fancy fancy. Might be cool to say your wearing a jfk watch

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  25. thegoldenchildJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    what's the movement on this thing?

    nice and clean looking watch. definitely will look good as a dress watch.

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  26. Furree KattJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    good stuff.

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  27. The Latest Movie TrailersJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    great watch

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  28. RebeccaJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    nice family photo with JFK

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  29. ZakkJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    It's got a minimalistic style that I love!

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  30. DooJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I would wear it for sure :)

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  31. shishimaruJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    oh damn, the leather band one is cool n all but the one with the metal band is just F***ING SWEET!~ Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant~!
    >:3

    Hate your blog for making me want expensive watches hahaha (not really!).

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  32. TsipiseJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    famous watch is famous.

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  33. BTN Hip HopJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    awesome watch

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  34. BBJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I've always admired tank watches. Men's especially. They look good on women as well.

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  35. MRanthropeJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    good enough for JFK, good enough for me.

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  36. BrutJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Wow this guy was awesome in the movie Air Force 1... you ever see it? I love Tom Cruise, he's a great actor.

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  37. AdaJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    This is a really great design...the shape of the Roman numerals actually informs the overall shape of the face.

    I wonder what watch Obama wears? Lol

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  38. Suciô SanchezJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    He was such a douche.

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  39. watchmanJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    @goldenchild. They are mostly battery powered because the watch is so small but I think the newer tank has an automatic movement

    @barb. I believe mrs. kennedy wore one as well

    @brut. air force 1? That has harrison ford in it not tom cruise I am pretty sure. seen that movie a million times

    @ada. obama wears a secret services watch that can only be purchased by people who work for them. Not sure what model or brand it is but do a google search and it should pull up.

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  40. balmain hommeJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    great watch, very slick.

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