The Tank is a line of watches made by Cartier. It was created by Louis Cartier in 1917, and inspired by the new Renault tanks which Cartier saw in use on the Western Front, and the prototype watch was presented by Cartier to General John Pershing of the American Expeditionary Force. Its lines and proportions are similar to those of tanks found on First World War battlefields; it is both a square and a rectangle, and its straps are concealed under vertical sidepieces so as to be hidden from view. There are now over 30 versions of the watch and is available in such a range of prices. Some of the versions have gold bracelets, platinum cases, and a few that are bedazzled in diamonds. Different designers such as Longines, Citizen, Baume & Mercier, Hugo Boss, and Armitron all carry the Tank watch. 

The prices range from $50 to $2000 and can be found at department store throughout the country. The original Cartier, however, will set you back a little more while retailing at a whopping $2,550.00. The Cartier Tank watch is definitely an investment that will last a very long time due to the heavy duty leather band and attachments. Online shopping places such as Amazon.com carries the Cartier Tank for about $55.00, which is a steal. Legendary actors such as Cary Grant and Warren Beatty have been known to sport this watch and now the everyday man can also. This watch looks good with a suit for the office or with jeans and a button up for a night of carousing. When choosing which Tank watch is for you, consider the color of the band and any extras such as gold, silver, diamonds etc.