1980s Cartier Tank Louis Travel Desk Alarm Clock (Ref. 7505) W/ Box & Papers

The Cartier Tank is one of the most enduring designs in horology- instantly recognizable, effortlessly elegant, and largely unchanged since its debut in 1917, with public release following in 1919. Inspired by the silhouette of the Renault FT-17 tank, the Tank’s clean lines and balanced proportions have made it a favorite among cultural icons, from Princess Diana to Muhammad Ali and Andy Warhol, the latter famously remarking that he wore his Tank not to tell the time, but simply because it was “the watch to wear.”

In the 1980s, Cartier revisited this legendary design language through a series of refined travel desk clocks, including the quartz Tank Louis Travel Alarm Clock Ref. 7505. Faithful to the original’s aesthetic, this piece translates the Tank’s timeless geometry into a compact, portable format, equally suited for a bedside table, office desk, or life on the move. Both functional and undeniably stylish, it offers a unique way to experience one of watchmaking’s most iconic designs beyond the wrist, embodying Cartier’s ability to merge utility with enduring sophistication.