In 1996, Cartier re-discovered a 1936 design with the launch of the Tank Asymétrique in two limited editions: platinum and yellow gold. Closely based on the unusual design of the Parallélogramme, the watch is an ode to the core values of the company. Over the years, Cartier has constantly innovated by pushing the boundaries of design and form, particularly in the first part of the 20th century. The tilted architecture of this piece had the practical goal of increasing legibility while at the wheel. The strife for legibility is apparent also in the large, easily readable Arabic numerals.

The 1996 Tank Asymétrique in yellow gold was produced as a numbered limited edition with 300, of which the present watch is number 227. Preserved in excellent, unpolished condition and accompanied by its original certificate, product literature and presentation box, it represents an elusive opportunity for those who seek unbridled design beauty.

The desirability of model has not abated over the years, if anything it increased. Testament to that is the fact that Cartier launched a new interpretation of the Tank Asymétrique in its 2020 releases, which was immediately sold out.