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Old 24 August 2019, 10:49 AM   #61
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I like the tank watches.
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Old 24 August 2019, 12:16 PM   #62
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Love this one.
Which model is this?
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Old 24 August 2019, 03:25 PM   #63
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Tank Basculante.
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Old 29 August 2019, 02:59 PM   #64
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Hello all..I was gifted a Tank Francaise and was considering switching the bracelet to a strap but was told that you can’t..any help? I know there’s a screw that holds the spring bars..tried to unscrew it didn’t move..stopped..didn’t want to strip the screw. Thanks.
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Old 4 September 2019, 11:09 AM   #65
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This is just crazy.
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Old 5 September 2019, 02:25 AM   #66
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I love them and wear it regularly. Cartier has a very unique NDA you can spot one easily miles away and there are not many like them.

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https://www.instagram.com/george.cramer/

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Old 17 September 2019, 08:18 PM   #67
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Still strongly considering the 1840 18K . Been thinking about it for atleast 6 months now . Love the Louis Cartier but the leather strap will definetly not get as much wear time as the gold bracelet the Francaise sports . Only thing holding me back is the resale value :(
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Old 17 September 2019, 08:27 PM   #68
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The Cartier Tank will always have a special place in my heart , owned a few before , picking up a Francaise in a few days (large automatic) . My question is would you wear a tank ? Some think it’s feminine but I think it’s elegant and drops well . Wearers have included Muhammad Ali , JFK , Mick Jagger , Warren Beatty , Clark Gable , Andy Warhol , Louis Cartier .
If men can wear aquanaut then I don’t see any issue with tank.
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Old 14 October 2019, 11:49 AM   #69
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Any Tank gurus around that could help me with the specifica on these two watches or point me to a resource? If so PM me please.




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Old 24 April 2020, 04:02 PM   #70
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My 2017 Tank Louis Cartier, manual wind, rose gold. Feels about as classic as it can get. Does not strike me as feminine, although compared to a Daytona it has a different vibe. Different, not feminine.
Looks amazing. Is that the small, or large, version?
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Old 26 April 2020, 11:24 PM   #71
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Love my tank solo!


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Old 27 April 2020, 12:02 AM   #72
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These are very elegant watches that I think requires an elegant person to pull off. I am not elegant. But I enjoy seeing them on people who can pull them off.

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Old 5 June 2020, 10:42 AM   #73
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Just bought myself a Tank Solo , can’t wait to wear it . It’s my birthday present from me to me, I’ll unwrap it next week. Chose the Quartz version, we’ll see how I like it. I own many Rolex but I was looking for something different yet classic. The Tank ticked the box!
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Old 8 June 2020, 04:04 PM   #74
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The tank is a classic dress watch. I personally think the francaise is the best looking dress watch - unfortunately I didn’t think it would get enough wear on my wrist so I settled for a Santos 100.


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Old 9 June 2020, 07:34 AM   #75
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Love my tank

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Old 17 August 2020, 04:55 AM   #76
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What do you think about the gold tank francaise with a leather strap?

Does that work?
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Old 17 August 2020, 04:57 AM   #77
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Sorry cant post a link to any pics yet. Too few posta here.. ��
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Old 17 August 2020, 12:53 PM   #78
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What do you think about the gold tank francaise with a leather strap?

Does that work?
A good friend of mine has a yellow gold Tank Francaise on a leather strap. He likes it a lot, but regrets that he didn't get a Tank Louis Cartier, as it is a more classic design and has a higher quality movement. Still he has had his TF for over a decade and likes it a lot.

I have pink gold Tank Louis Cartier XL from their discontinued "Collection Privee Cartier Paris" line of watches. Its one of my all time favorite watches. It looks great with a suit, and it also still works well with a nice shirt and jeans. The simplicity of the case shape makes it so easy to dress up or dress down. The guilloche work on the dial is beautiful and Roman numerals look perfect on this watch. I also like the secret signature "Cartier" in the V of the Roman numeral VII.

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Old 17 August 2020, 01:45 PM   #79
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The sapphire cabochon looks great with the light blue strap


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Old 18 August 2020, 05:59 AM   #80
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Very beautiful watches.

How much would you pay for a large golden TF with leather strap? Condition good/mint, serviced last year, original box and papers. Bought 1999.

I would like to have golden bracelett but not enough dough for that. :D
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Old 18 August 2020, 06:01 AM   #81
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Blue strap looks great. I tvink it could work with a golden one as well.
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Old 18 August 2020, 06:14 AM   #82
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I think it’s a great watch, matches your purse perfectly. Hahahahaha

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Old 18 August 2020, 01:28 PM   #83
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I think it’s a great watch, matches your purse perfectly. Hahahahaha

No, but seriously - wear what you want.
I always do..
Hmm, I never thought about matching my watches with my man purse, but why not?
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Old 18 August 2020, 09:52 PM   #84
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I always do..
Hmm, I never thought about matching my watches with my man purse, but why not?

Right. Why not ?


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Old 20 August 2020, 01:03 AM   #85
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Custom alligator strap from Aaron in Montreal. Love at first sight!

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Old 24 August 2020, 04:09 PM   #86
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That looks great! It wouldn’t have the quick release spring bars though? So it has traditional shouldered spring bars installed the old fashioned way?
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Old 25 August 2020, 03:35 AM   #87
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That looks great! It wouldn’t have the quick release spring bars though? So it has traditional shouldered spring bars installed the old fashioned way?
That is correct! Has the old fashioned spring bars - minor inconvenience, IMO.
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Old 25 August 2020, 06:56 AM   #88
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Looks great! What size is the watch / what version ... and what’s your wrist size if you don’t mind sharing.
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Old 25 August 2020, 12:36 PM   #89
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Looks great! What size is the watch / what version ... and what’s your wrist size if you don’t mind sharing.
It's the tank solo XL. My wrist is tiny - 6.25-6.5inches

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