Cartier Tank

[jbreeden]

I have been looking at and reading up on Cartier Tank’s. I am curious how many men wear classically sized tanks 25 or less in width, I tried on a quartz solo at 27mm width and while I like it I wonder if it is influenced by the larger watch trend. Comments or pictures?

[Dino944]

I have a slightly larger, but discontinued Tank Louis Cartier XL from the CPCP line, and I love it. However, if I did not own that one, I would gladly own a current large Tank Louis Cartier which measures 33.7mm x 25.5 mm. The top photo shows my own Tank. The bottom photo shows the current large Tank, when I tried it on a few months ago.

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[APwrist]

It is pure class. I love it

Originally Posted by Dino944

I have a slightly larger, but discontinued Tank Louis Cartier XL from the CPCP line, and I love it. However, if I did not own that one, I would gladly own a current large Tank Louis Cartier which measures 33.7mm x 25.5 mm. The top photo shows my own Tank. The bottom photo shows the current large Tank, when I tried it on a few months ago.

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[Dino944]

Originally Posted by APwrist

It is pure class. I love it

Thank you! It's one of my favorite watches. Its also an interesting watch because unlike many square or rectangular watches which house round movements (often sourced from another watch in a company's line up), this one has a very cool rectangular movement. Cheers!

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[jbreeden]

Thanks, I find myself trending toward original design in most things I gain an interest in. So with my datejust I went with a 36mm, I got a 36mm oyster to scratch the Explorer itch because I like the better clasp and bracelet. So for the Cartier I like the smaller women’s size on paper because it seems most historically accurate, but the 25.5 Louis and the 27 solo large seem to fit the best and match the 70s Louis Jumbo so I feel good about that. I was just curious if any of our members rocked 23mm tanks. Here are pictures of each size and a gold one for fun.



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[Dino944]

I know/have known several Cartier Tank owners. I don't know any men that are wearing ones that are 23 mm. Most have something larger than that. Most sizes are very versatile and wearable for men.

I have only seen one Tank that didn't work for most people, and that was the Tank Louis Cartier XL (ultra flat), which was 40.4mm x 33mm. I even know people that bought 1, and sold it for more traditional sized Tanks or a CPCP Tank XL. I like non-round dress watches, and one thing I have learned about them is that they "Wear" much larger than their dimensions suggest. I regularly wear 5 digit Rolex professional models like the Sub, Daytona, Explorer II etc, and they are approximately 40mm in diameter. However, I could never wear a Tag Monaco and that is 39 x 39 mm.

Anyway, wishing you luck with whichever Tank you choose!

[enjoythemusic]

On Friday got the Tank Solo XL for wife on bracelet, and we share timepieces so also just ordered a leather purple, a white, and a pink strap for her, plus a black and a Hermes orange for me. Yeah, it is a bit big, yet it's fine for us. Totally get the wanting smaller, but then the Tank is quartz movement and we don't do quartz watches here (unless it's a cheap Swatch or some other 'humorous' timepiece).

Best bet, try the Tank on at store and see how you like it. For me, i liked the classic look of the Solo XL. You could always go to the next level Cartier of course, yet that is the same movement i think for $2k more with square dial (also a classic imho).

Here's a pic of the Solo XL on wife's wrist (note: protective plastic still on crystal and they took too many links off during this fitting pic, since this pic they added one link back on so she fits great!).

Am dying here impatiently to see it on Hermes orange leather strap that is being shipped to me. HURRY UP LEATHER STRAP!!!

[locutus49]

Love it and don't think it is too big. You ought to see my Drive on my puny wrist. I'd share it with the wife but she said she could not keep her current 3 watches wound as it is.

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

On Friday got the Tank Solo XL for wife on bracelet, and we share timepieces so also just ordered a leather purple, a white, and a pink strap for her, plus a black and a Hermes orange for me. Yeah, it is a bit big, yet it's fine for us. Totally get the wanting smaller, but then the Tank is quartz movement and we don't do quartz watches here (unless it's a cheap Swatch or some other 'humorous' timepiece).

Best bet, try the Tank on at store and see how you like it. For me, i liked the classic look of the Solo XL. You could always go to the next level Cartier of course, yet that is the same movement i think for $2k more with square dial (also a classic imho).

Here's a pic of the Solo XL on wife's wrist (note: protective plastic still on crystal and they took too many links off during this fitting pic, since this pic they added one link back on so she fits great!).

Am dying here impatiently to see it on Hermes orange leather strap that is being shipped to me. HURRY UP LEATHER STRAP!!!

[enjoythemusic]

Have a small-ish wrist, with 'average-to-smallish' top. Here's all angles for your visual pleasures. Hope this helps. i reeeeally love it! Verrrrrry comfy to wear too.

So, let's see pics of that Drive on your wrist :)

[Dino944]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Have a small-ish wrist, with 'average-to-smallish' top. Here's all angles for your visual pleasures. Hope this helps. i reeeeally love it! Verrrrrry comfy to wear too.

So, let's see pics of that Drive on your wrist :)

Congrats! That looks great on your wrist. enjoy it!

[axelbrass]

I'm have smaller wrists and enjoy my Cartier Tank Solo 34.8mmx27.4mm Quartz in Rose Gold.

Very enjoyable watch to wear in the office. It just feels so different and yet very iconic. I notice people noticing it and have got complements on it.

Around the larger watch trend, it actually stands out more. I recently received a complement from a lady co-worker that on a having a classic style wearing a properly sized watch.

[jbreeden]

Originally Posted by axelbrass

I'm have smaller wrists and enjoy my Cartier Tank Solo 34.8mmx27.4mm Quartz in Rose Gold.

Very enjoyable watch to wear in the office. It just feels so different and yet very iconic. I notice people noticing it and have got complements on it.

Around the larger watch trend, it actually stands out more. I recently received a complement from a lady co-worker that on a having a classic style wearing a properly sized watch.

The rose gold or yellow gold is where I find my heart going. Pictures of yours?

[axelbrass]

Originally Posted by jbreeden

The rose gold or yellow gold is where I find my heart going. Pictures of yours?

You might want to factor the colour of Rose Gold or Yellow based on your natural skin tone. Look at your veins,



Here's my Rose Gold Tank Solo 34.8mm x 27.4mm on the way to work this morning.



My skin tone is neutral so anything works for me.

You can ignore - some people don't like to share - but it might be helpful to let us know your wrist size. My wrist is 5 3/4".

I've tried my wife's 31mm x 24.4mm and it works, but I find the strap molds to the wrist, so we don't share.

If it means anything she likes the 34.8mm x 27.4mm better on my wrist in real life, but in photos the smaller looks better.

[OrangeKenny]

I agree with the comments that square watches tend to wear larger than their dimensions indicate. I think this is because we are all mostly familiar with round watches.

It may help to think of the area of a watch.
- A 40mm diameter watch has an area of 1257 square mm. The 39x39mm Monaco I think most would agree wears larger than a Sub. It has an area of 1521 square mm; 21% larger than a 40mm round. Another way to think of it is a 39x39 square case is the same area as a 44mm round case.

Of course this math isn’t perfect and many other factors influence perceived size, including the size/shape of lugs, thickness, material, finish, dial size etc.

Try on a few different sizes and figure out what you like best for your wrist. Doesn’t matter what others are wearing. I saw a picture of John Cena wearing a Batman and he made that thing look tiny. I guess what I’m saying is that the relative size of the watch and your wrist is more important than the absolute size of the watch when deciding what looks good to you.

Good luck!

[Justindo]

Personally, the Large (not Extra Large) manual wind Louis Cartier Tank would be the only current production Cartier Tank I would currently purchase. Unless you have a large wrist, it should fit okay.

[Dino944]

Originally Posted by Justindo

Personally, the Large (not Extra Large) manual wind Louis Cartier Tank would be the only current production Cartier Tank I would currently purchase. Unless you have a large wrist, it should fit okay.

The only sizes currently available for a Tank Louis Cartier manual wind are Large or small. All XL versions of the Tank LC are out of production anyway.

[jbreeden]

I find it kind of funny that the current large Louis manual wind is only 1mm bigger than the current women’s solo small. I don’t have deep enough pockets for the Louis manual, maybe a used Louis quartz, but part of me is tempted by the lady’s solo because it is closest in size to both vintage and current Louis models for men.

[Dr.Stu]

Well, at least one guy does. Here's my Tank Louis Cartier Privee 1601 - one of fifty - in Platinum w/WG deployant buckle. It's 30mm x 23.5mm on my 6.5" wrist.

Not a daily (obviously), but I'll wear when formal/black tie is required. Ultra-thin, small, classic, elegant, it's my compromise vs. going watchless, which "classically" some say is more correct. That said, for black tie optional, even if I'm in a tuxedo, I'll wear something with more presence.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by Dr.Stu

Well, at least one guy does. Here's my Tank Louis Cartier Privee 1601 - one of fifty - in Platinum w/WG deployant buckle. It's 30mm x 23.5mm on my 6.5" wrist.

Not a daily (obviously), but I'll wear when formal/black tie is required. Ultra-thin, small, classic, elegant, it's my compromise vs. going watchless, which "classically" some say is more correct. That said, for black tie optional, even if I'm in a tuxedo, I'll wear something with more presence.

Beautiful, pure class

[Thuilln]

Originally Posted by joli160

beautiful, pure class

+1

[Dino944]

Originally Posted by Dr.Stu

Well, at least one guy does. Here's my Tank Louis Cartier Privee 1601 - one of fifty - in Platinum w/WG deployant buckle. It's 30mm x 23.5mm on my 6.5" wrist.

Not a daily (obviously), but I'll wear when formal/black tie is required. Ultra-thin, small, classic, elegant, it's my compromise vs. going watchless, which "classically" some say is more correct. That said, for black tie optional, even if I'm in a tuxedo, I'll wear something with more presence.

I know the Privee Tank LC XL in platinum was one of 50 pieces, but I was not aware that the classic size was made in such a small run. I thought they had produced more of them in the classic size. Looks great enjoy it!

[jbreeden]

Originally Posted by Dr.Stu

Well, at least one guy does. Here's my Tank Louis Cartier Privee 1601 - one of fifty - in Platinum w/WG deployant buckle. It's 30mm x 23.5mm on my 6.5" wrist.

Not a daily (obviously), but I'll wear when formal/black tie is required. Ultra-thin, small, classic, elegant, it's my compromise vs. going watchless, which "classically" some say is more correct. That said, for black tie optional, even if I'm in a tuxedo, I'll wear something with more presence.

I think this looks great! This wrist shot is what makes me want the Womens sized solo because it is on 1mm larger in either direction tham this watch. But I feel silly even thinking about buying a watch that is specifically advertised as a woman's watch. I guess i care too much what other's will think.

[Dr.Stu]

Originally Posted by joli160

Beautiful, pure class

Originally Posted by Dino944

I know the Privee Tank LC XL in platinum was one of 50 pieces, but I was not aware that the classic size was made in such a small run. I thought they had produced more of them in the classic size. Looks great enjoy it!

Originally Posted by jbreeden

I think this looks great! This wrist shot is what makes me want the Womens sized solo because it is on 1mm larger in either direction tham this watch. But I feel silly even thinking about buying a watch that is specifically advertised as a woman's watch. I guess i care too much what other's will think.

Thanks, guys.

Yes, I love the look, too, and I don't think you should worry about it being advertised as a "women's watch"- that's really just about the size.

Now Cartier markets the "small" & "large" Tank Solo's to women & "large" & "extra large" to men, but when I bought mine (years ago), it was in the men's showcase. I just bought the size that I thought looked/worked best for me & how I wanted to wear that particular watch.

[coffeebreak]

Originally Posted by Dr.Stu

when I bought mine (years ago), it was in the men's showcase. I just bought the size that I thought looked/worked best for me & how I wanted to wear that particular watch.

And this shows you’ve got a high watch-buying EQ

[Justindo]

Originally Posted by Dr.Stu

Well, at least one guy does. Here's my Tank Louis Cartier Privee 1601 - one of fifty - in Platinum w/WG deployant buckle. It's 30mm x 23.5mm on my 6.5" wrist.

Not a daily (obviously), but I'll wear when formal/black tie is required. Ultra-thin, small, classic, elegant, it's my compromise vs. going watchless, which "classically" some say is more correct. That said, for black tie optional, even if I'm in a tuxedo, I'll wear something with more presence.

That is really the perfect black tie watch. Not too big, not too small, platinum for some nice weight, and the gloss black alligator strap to match patent leather shoes. I would be proud to have that in my collection.

Personally, I think a manual wind with no date in a precious metal is the best Tank to get. I really do wish Cartier still made the Privee Collection. Those movements were the best Cartier has ever done.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Dr.Stu

Well, at least one guy does. Here's my Tank Louis Cartier Privee 1601 - one of fifty - in Platinum w/WG deployant buckle. It's 30mm x 23.5mm on my 6.5" wrist.

Not a daily (obviously), but I'll wear when formal/black tie is required. Ultra-thin, small, classic, elegant, it's my compromise vs. going watchless, which "classically" some say is more correct. That said, for black tie optional, even if I'm in a tuxedo, I'll wear something with more presence.

Looks great on you !


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[zab]

You are not alone. I have 6.5” wrist as well and love wearing my vintage mechanical Tank must.

[zaksaidi]

i have 6.5 too! is it normal to buy a 25mm ladies watch? about to buy one because i like the classical look. would you say thats normal in the watch community?

[jbreeden]

Originally Posted by zaksaidi

i have 6.5 too! is it normal to buy a 25mm ladies watch? about to buy one because i like the classical look. would you say thats normal in the watch community?

Men buying watches cataloged as unisex could be considered common or at least not uncommmon in the smaller wrist community, buying a watch completely marketed as a woman's watch is uncommon because even with a smaller wrist the watch usually has some feminine characteristics.
After this post i ended up with a reverso in the original size. That size is currently marketed as the mid size unisex and will show up in the mens and womans section of JLC but it was the largest size available up to the early 2000's i believe.
Ultimately get what you like.

[zaksaidi]

thanks, yeah i chose this bc the features are pretty unisex, just that the case is tiny. hard to find something that is subtle with skinny wrists.