The Cartier Tank continues to fascinate Ralph Lauren throughout the ages

Celebrity Watch Hunting is a series of columns that introduces private moments of celebrities from around the world. This time, we will be looking at the Cartier Tank, a favorite watch of Ralph Lauren, the designer of Ralph Lauren, one of the world's most famous fashion brands.

Written by Yukako Numamoto
Text by Yukaco Numamoto
Article published on June 2022, 9

Ralph Lauren, one of the world's most famous designers

 Ralph Lauren, the designer of Ralph Lauren, one of the world's most well-known fashion brands, is a representative of American traditional style and can be said to be one of the most representative designers in the United States, having designed Olympic uniforms for numerous competitions.

 He is also known as a hobbyist, collecting a wide variety of vehicles and watches, regardless of model year. We will take a look at the wristwatches that Ralph Lauren loves to wear.

Ralph Lauren loves the Cartier Tank

Ralph Lauren in 1973

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In the photo taken in 1973, he is wearing a Cartier Tank. Because it is a black and white photo, the colors of his scarf and shirt are unclear, but the watch strap and its neat square shape add a nice accent to the intricately detailed safari-inspired pieces.

 Here is a photo of Ralph Lauren, who will turn 83 on October 14, 2022, at the age of 34. Looking at his wrist, he is wearing a Cartier Tank. His own watch brand also released the Slim Classic 867, so perhaps he has a personal preference for the linear designs that were popular in the early 1900s.

The Cartier Tank worn by Ralph Lauren in 1973.


Ralph Lauren in 2007

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This photo was taken at the 2008 Spring Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held in New York on September 8, 2007. Here, Ralph Lauren is also wearing a Cartier Tank on his left hand.

 In this photo taken in 2007, he is also wearing a Cartier Tank. He seems to like the style of combining a casual style with a dressy two-hand watch. He was 68 years old at the time, but his lively expression shows the face of someone who enjoys life.

Tank

The case shape, inspired by the shape of a tank, the two-hand railway system, and the minute track all have the characteristics of the Cartier Tank.

 Ralph Lauren's products are loved by many people for their sustainable style, but he has revealed that he is not good at drawing design sketches, and describes himself as "not so much a designer, but more of a concepter, someone who proposes his own concepts to designers."

 Those who have been to Ralph Lauren flagship stores around the world will surely feel that their worldview is embodied in every detail. From the interior design and photos hanging on the walls to the casually placed sofa and antique-style carpet, it is a space where you can see that Ralph Lauren's favorite things are consistent throughout. The Cartier Tank is also a timeless favorite, and from the two photos introduced here, it can be seen that it is one of his favorite watches.

Tank

This is the same model as the "First Tank" released in 1928. The prototype of the Tank was produced in 1917 and put on the market two years later.


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