{"product_id":"cartier-tank-allongee-steve-mcqueen-as09161","title":"Cartier Tank Allongee 'Steve McQueen'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen you think of Cartier, their longstanding history in jewelry probably comes to mind. But, they also have a renowned reputation for making timeless and elegant timepieces for just over 100 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Tank Louis is without question their most well-known model, but the story doesn't end there. Beyond the core model is an extensive line with numerous variations, many of which were produced in very limited quantities and are quite literally some of the most beautiful timepieces ever made. This ultra-rare Tank \u003cem\u003eAllongee\u003c\/em\u003e happens to be one such example!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe first Tank \u003cem\u003eAllongee\u003c\/em\u003e made its debut in the 1920s and goes down in history as one of the timepieces made during the era when Louis Cartier himself was at the helm. Distinguishable and worthy of every double-take, the Tank \u003cem\u003eAllongee\u003c\/em\u003e literally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eexpands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e on all the design hallmarks of their beloved Tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDirectly translated to “Elongated Tank”, this Tank \u003cem\u003eAllongee\u003c\/em\u003e features a 20mm x 51mm electroplated gold case with a curved mineral crystal, Cartier’s signature sapphire cabochon crown and a white enamel dial with printed Roman indices and a blued-steel handset. Shielded by a curved snap-back case is a manually-wound ETA Calibre 2412.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFamously worn by Steve McQueen in the 1968 film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Thomas Crown Affair, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ethis generation \u003cem\u003eAllongee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e was designed by Cartier New York exclusively for the American market. Produced between the 1960s and 1970s, sources suggest that less than a thousand pieces were made - making this surviving example a truly rare find. In fact, its the first example we've ever had available!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith an incredibly crisp case showing no signs of plating loss, this Tank \u003cem\u003eAllongee\u003c\/em\u003e shows patina and character on its white enamel dial, and is fitted to a brand new black alligator pattern leather strap, but includes its original signed strap and pin buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Tank \u003cem\u003eAllongee\u003c\/em\u003e is likely not the first watch that you'll associate with Steve McQueen, but if you're on the hunt for a rarified Cartier chosen by The King Of Cool for one of his most iconic roles, it should definitely be on your radar!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40397585940567,"sku":null,"price":22000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09161_40950238_CARTIER_TANKALLONGEE_STEVEMCQUEEN__21612-2412-6_1b1528f3-fe66-4e27-bf52-dcdd70681f4a.jpg?v=1702488933","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/cartier-tank-allongee-steve-mcqueen-as09161","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}