Cartier Tank New York Jumbo Blue Dial (Ref. 5512116) automatic vertical clutch chronograph movement

automatic vertical clutch chronograph movement ever

and a subsidiary seconds register

hand-finishing

The tonneau-shaped case gives this watch its identity

Year: Circa 1960s

Cartier Tank New York Jumbo Blue Dial (Ref. 5512116) automatic vertical clutch chronograph movementWorth A Read History and Significance Few names in watchmaking carry the design legacy of Cartier. While many brands built their reputation through mechanical innovation, Cartier revolutionized the idea of what a wristwatch could look like. The Tank remains one of the most recognizable designs ever produced, proving that timeless proportions often outlive changing trends. This particular example is one of the more collectible variations: the New York