1970s Tank Palissandre de Rio

An unconventional interpretation of Cartier's iconic Tank, the Palissandre de Rio combines the familiar rectangular silhouette with Brazilian rosewood brancards and a matching wooden dial. Produced during the 1970s, this unusual design pairs the natural warmth of rosewood with an 18k gold-electroplated case, creating a striking departure from Cartier's traditional metal-cased watches.

The dark wood grain gives each example an individual character, while applied gold Roman numerals at the quarter hours, matching sword hands and the Cartier signature maintain the house's recognizable design language. A blue cabochon-set crown completes the composition.

Powered by the manually wound ETA caliber 2512, this example is fitted with a custom brown Crazy Horse leather strap and its original Cartier gold-plated double C tang buckle. A distinctive creation from Cartier's experimental 1970s period, bringing an unexpected material and texture to one of watchmaking's most recognizable silhouettes.