Cartier Tank LC Quartz Movement?

[owl.]

Hi all, haven't posted here in a long time.

I am considering picking up a Cartier Tank LC in yellow gold.

The "problem" is that it is currently not available with a mechanical movement, so Quartz is my only option if I want a new Tank.

I say "problem" in parentheses, because I'm not sure that it's a problem.

As far as I know, the mechanical Cartier watches aren't COSC certified, and I'd hate to spend $12k+ on a mechanical Tank, then have it keep bad time.

So I'm fine with Quartz!

I wanted to ask you all....

Does anyone know what movement the Quartz Tank Louis Cartier uses?

I'd like to know how accurate it is.

Is it 5 seconds a month?

or 20 seconds a year?

Stuff like that.

Thanks!

[owl.]

Hello all, after some research, I am replying to my own thread, so that maybe one day this will help someone.

The current Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, Ref. W1529856, uses Cal. 057

Which was invented by Cartier and another company in the 70's or 80's and keeps time to +/-2 seconds a month.

(Learned this from a Cartier Rep via email)

[Dino944]

Although mechanical Cartier watches are not certified chronometers (remember neither are APs, Pateks, most VCs, Langes etc), it doesn't mean they do not keep good time. Being a certified chronometer meant more many years ago. However, with technological advances in machinery, materials, finishing etc., most modern watches from major brands are more accurate than their products were years ago. In recent years a lot of people just look at whether a watch is a chronometer as a marketing tool.

I can tell you Cartier has very good customer service. If you bought a new Tank and found it isn't keeping good time, you could bring it to their boutique or one of their service centers and they can probably regulate it to a level of greater accuracy. Maybe not chronometer accuracy, but certainly something reasonable.

Personally, I'd rather have a Tank with a mechanical movement than a quartz. However, if you want a quartz watch go for it. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[enjoythemusic]

Agreed a mechanical Tank is the way to go. Lots of them on the used market, and a factory service would make it like new again.

As for the accuracy of quartz, my Hamilton PSR MTX received in December 2021 is about ONE second fast after ~9 months.

[daveo5]

Cartier released a new quartz movement developed in-house, claiming a battery with life expectancy of 16 years. It is solar charged through the numbers on the dial. All the examples I‘be seen are stainless steel.


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