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Old 18 February 2020, 12:08 AM   #31
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It is pure class. I love it

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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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Old 19 February 2020, 01:41 AM   #32
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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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Old 19 February 2020, 05:28 AM   #33
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Really have to go to a Patek Gondolo to see a movement as well designed as that for a rectangular case, and the Cartier is more beautifully decorated.
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Old 19 February 2020, 12:45 PM   #34
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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.
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Old 19 February 2020, 12:51 PM   #35
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Well I completed the tour of Cartiers today by tracking down a 23.5 example. Ultimately, I like both the 23 and the 25. I think it will come down to waiting on a deal I don’t think I will see again. Either a new one for such a low price from a reputable dealer that I can’t believe it, or an older one with a Paris dial in great condition that is manual wind. I think I would be happy with either.



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Old 19 February 2020, 02:04 PM   #36
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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.

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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.

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Old 20 February 2020, 01:41 AM   #37
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Really have to go to a Patek Gondolo to see a movement as well designed as that for a rectangular case, and the Cartier is more beautifully decorated.
Agreed!

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Well I completed the tour of Cartiers today by tracking down a 23.5 example. Ultimately, I like both the 23 and the 25. I think it will come down to waiting on a deal I don’t think I will see again. Either a new one for such a low price from a reputable dealer that I can’t believe it, or an older one with a Paris dial in great condition that is manual wind. I think I would be happy with either.
Looking forward to seeing which one you eventually choose. Good luck!
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Old 12 March 2020, 07:22 AM   #38
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Cartier Tank Solo XL on various straps. Posted pics earlier in this thread on stock metal bracelet. My muse / wife and i share some of our timepieces. :)





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Old 12 March 2020, 11:59 AM   #39
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Cartier Tank Solo XL on various straps. Posted pics earlier in this thread on stock metal bracelet. My muse / wife and i share some of our timepieces. :)





Nice pics! My wife would love that Tank on the lavender strap.
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Old 26 March 2020, 07:12 AM   #40
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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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Old 26 March 2020, 01:06 PM   #41
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Such a clean look ! Not a fan of square watches but this looks clean ! Enjoy it


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Old 3 April 2020, 09:36 AM   #42
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That’s so awesome. Nice pick up. Gosh there are too many cool watches in this world, and not enough funds.
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Old 3 April 2020, 09:38 AM   #43
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That’s so awesome. Nice pick up. Gosh there are too many cool watches in this world, and not enough funds.

Agree 100% with your last sentence
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Old 27 April 2021, 02:04 AM   #44
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You are not alone. I have 6.5” wrist as well and love wearing my vintage mechanical Tank must.
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Old 22 August 2021, 09:41 PM   #45
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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?
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Old 26 August 2021, 12:19 AM   #46
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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.
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Old 26 August 2021, 07:59 PM   #47
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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.
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Old 20 October 2021, 12:09 PM   #48
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Is Alan Alda wearing a Tank in the film Same Time Next Year?
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Old 25 December 2021, 02:34 PM   #49
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Wearing the Cartier Christmas strap today..
Happy holidays everyone
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Old 25 December 2021, 04:10 PM   #50
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Wearing the Cartier Christmas strap today..
Happy holidays everyone
Beautiful!! Happy Holidays!

Been wondering about Cartier watches for some time -might be a naive question, but is there any issue related to reliability or quality of the watch?

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Old 27 December 2021, 12:32 PM   #51
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Beautiful!! Happy Holidays!

Been wondering about Cartier watches for some time -might be a naive question, but is there any issue related to reliability or quality of the watch?

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On my end, for reliability, nothing out of the ordinary from this tank (in house movement) or any of our older Cartiers (which I think have eta movements). Quality wise, we have no complaints
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Old 1 January 2022, 08:42 PM   #52
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Great combo!
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Old 7 March 2022, 07:50 PM   #54
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Old 13 March 2022, 11:57 AM   #55
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Old 15 March 2022, 02:57 AM   #57
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I have been looking for the Tank XL Privee (CPCP) that Dino944 has. The holy grail of Tanks. But after about six years of looking, I went with the Tank XL that ran from about 2010 to 2018, reference W1560003. It is 29mm by 39mm in rose gold.
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