When it comes to making a grand entrance after months away from the public eye, Jacob Elordi certainly knows how to make a statement. At the Venice International Film Festival, the actor opted for the epitome of sophistication and style by adorning his wrist with the timeless Cartier Tank watch. Donning a stunning double-breasted Valentino tuxedo for the premiere of his latest movie, “Priscilla,” Elordi’s choice was none other than the 18K yellow gold Tank Normale, a flawless complement to his formal attire.
Elordi, renowned for his role in HBO’s “Euphoria,” couldn’t have made a more iconic selection. The Normale, a legendary model Cartier recently resurrected, harks back to the very first Tanks ever created. Designed in 1917 and officially launched in 1919, this iconic timepiece was inspired by the Renault tank, a groundbreaking invention on the First World War battlefield. While the Tank Louis Cartier is often regarded as the archetypal Tank model, the Normale, with its rectangular case, faithfully mirrors the original timepiece.
In Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” a biographical film centered on the life of Priscilla Presley, the young Australian actor takes on the role of the King himself, Elvis Presley. Historically, Elvis was associated with horological choices like the Hamilton Ventura, one of the world’s first electric watches, worn during the filming of “Blue Hawaii” in 1961, and a diamond-bezel Tiffany-signed Omega sold the same year. However, the Cartier Tank exudes an air of sophistication and elegance fitting for the red carpet. Notably, actor Austin Butler, who portrayed Elvis in a different film, is also a Cartier ambassador and flaunted various Tank models during his press tour.
Beyond the Cartier Tank, Elordi has been spotted sporting various TAG Heuer timepieces, including the iconic Monaco, made famous by fellow actor Steve McQueen. He particularly favors the remake of the renowned “Dark Lord” version, which boasts a black PVD coating, a blue dial, an automatic chronograph movement, and a rectangular case, famously worn by McQueen in “Le Mans.” However, if you desire the Tank’s aesthetics, you can achieve a similar look with the Tank Must in stainless steel. While it utilizes a quartz movement rather than a mechanical one, it radiates the same level of sartorial sophistication and class, all without the hefty price tag. (The Tank Must in its Large size is priced at $3,100, whereas the gold Tank Normale on a strap fetches $31,000.)
In sum, the Cartier Tank, whether in gold or steel, effortlessly complements a tuxedo, a T-shirt, or any attire you choose. It remains the quintessential dress watch, cherished by generations of well-dressed men, Jacob Elordi being no exception.
