Vintage Watches: A 1966 Rolex Cosmograph 'Big' Daytona, A 1970s Heuer Autavia, And A 1968 Rolex Day-Date 'Red Quarter Dial' - HODINKEE

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I don't personally own a Cartier Tank, but in my previous life as a freelancer, this is the model I would request on loan time and time again from my vintage clients. And when I say, "this model," I mean something strikingly similar to this iteration on a supple, dark-toned leather strap as opposed to a bracelet. Whether I was attending a cocktail attire soiree or a more formal black-tie gala, the Cartier Tank always fit the bill. (Of course, I would wear the watch in between events with a simple sweater and jeans, and it looked just as great). As cliché as it sounds, the Cartier Tank is truly that versatile watch you can dress up or down, any season, anytime, any place. And, on top of being really beautiful and functional, it holds a special place in both watchmaking history and our culture. The Cartier Tank was one of the first watches designed for style over function and laid the foundation for a more contemporary approach to design. Yet, it also retains elements, like the black Roman numeral hour markers, the sword-shaped hands, and the sapphire cabochon on the crown, that make it unmistakably Cartier and decisively timeless. The enduring nature of the Cartier Tank's design is exemplified through its array of iconic wearers, like the aforementioned women and outstanding men, such as Andy Warhol, Muhammed Ali, and Cary Grant. Check out this model, now in the HODINKEE Shop. 

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November 18, 2020 at 10:58PM
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Vintage Watches: A 1966 Rolex Cosmograph 'Big' Daytona, A 1970s Heuer Autavia, And A 1968 Rolex Day-Date 'Red Quarter Dial' - HODINKEE

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