Cartier Tank Américaine Skeleton Watches
Cartier introduces two skeleton watches and an Art Deco model to the Tank Américaine line. The new 1988 MC hand-wound caliber, with bridges shaped as Roman numerals, debuts in the skeleton versions. An automatic model features a graduated burgundy dial. All retain the collection's elongated, curved case.
Cartier has skeletonized its Tank Américaine watch for the first time. The maison unveiled two openworked models and a third with a graduated burgundy dial, all retaining the collection's signature elongated, curved case shape.
The headline development is a new hand-wound movement. Both skeleton watches are powered by the debut 1988 MC caliber, named for the year the Tank Américaine model itself launched. Cartier shapes the movement's bridges into Roman numerals, suspending them within the case so the mechanics form the dial's typography. The bridges curve to follow the case lines, reinforcing the vertical lines that give the Américaine its stretched silhouette. This caliber features 24 jewels and operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The movement measures 33.9 x 20.8 mm across and is 4.2 mm thick.
Skeleton Model Specifications
The two skeleton editions are distinguished by their materials and gem-set crowns. They share the same core dimensions and features.
Both skeleton models measure 44.4 mm by 24.4 mm, with a case thickness of 8.24 mm. They are water-resistant to 3 bar. Each comes with an interchangeable deployant buckle in the matching case metal. The platinum version has a platinum buckle, while the rose gold version has a rose gold buckle.
The Art Deco Model
A third watch offers a different aesthetic direction. This Tank Américaine large model in platinum features an automatic 1899 MC caliber and a burgundy dial. The dial is finished with an opaline and satin sunray effect, paired with rhodiumized steel sword hands beneath a sapphire crystal.
Cartier built up the graduated burgundy tone through layered lacquer and finishing. This technique gives the dial dimensionality beyond a flat coat of color.
Case and Strap Details
All three new watches maintain the Tank Américaine's iconic silhouette. The Art Deco model shares the 44.4 x 24.4 mm case footprint of the skeleton editions. It is slightly thicker at 8.6 mm. It arrives on a semi-matte burgundy alligator strap, fastened with an 18K white gold interchangeable deployant buckle. Its water resistance is also rated at 3 bar.
These releases are part of Cartier's latest additions to the broader Tank collection. The skeleton models frame the new 1988 MC movement within the curved platinum or rose gold case.
