No, it’s not a Tank. And yes, it deserves your attention!

While Parisian jeweler to the stars Cartier may be best known in horological circles for its famed Tank watch, the French firm produced — and continues to produce — numerous other models that deserve equal billing for their unique and sumptuous designs. 

One such collection is the Ronde de Cartier. With its nod to classic, round midcentury timepieces, it provides a departure from the rectangular forms for which the maison is so well known. Available in steel or precious metals and in both quartz and automatic movements, it’s the perfect alternative to the Tank. 

This particular Ronde Solo de Cartier is housed in a 35mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal and a sapphire cabochon crown. Simple yet refined — and very thin — it features a satin silver dial with printed Roman and Arabic indices, an inner ‘railroad’ minute track with 24-hour scale, a blued-steel ‘sword’ handset, and a date window at 3:00. Powered by a robust quartz movement, it comes paired to a matching steel ‘H’-link bracelet with a deployant clasp.

Accompanied by its inner box and booklet, this midsize Cartier makes for an excellent everyday or dressier option- suitable for any wrist.