The Nest (2016)

The Nest

Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's 2016 debut novel follows the four Plumb siblings of New York as the joint trust fund they have banked on, the Nest, is drained to cover the eldest brother's accident. Jack Plumb's marriage to Walker carries one of the book's watches. (Wikipedia)

Watches

Cartier Tank

Walker wears a 1940s Cartier Tank that Jack gave him for their wedding. As their finances unravel, Jack thinks about its cost, which Walker does not know. No exact reference is identified.

Source text: a rare Cartier tank from the '40s in perfect condition. (Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, The Nest, scan cataloged as The Borough Press, 2016, p. 20; Internet Archive scan OCR)