My mother just recently passed away and in her collection of jewelry I came across a Cartier watch. It was on bad shape. Cracked crystal, was not running and the leather band was so old it had deteriorated. Well I took it to a high class jewelry store to have it restored and a new band put on. It turns out that it is a Cartier Louie Tank! It is eighteen carat gold and the band was a lizard skin. It will cost me around $350 to restore and polish it and, this is what floored me, it is worth about $5000 dollars! I have never owned a 5000 dollar watch! It is a mechanical movement and I intend to wear the crap out of it! Me with a Cartier! Thanks Ma. She is pleased seeing it being worn and enjoyed. She loved that watch. And now I will love and cherish it too.
I think it’s VERY important to give updated and accurate information regarding the Tank Solo. The Tank Solo XL has been offered with an automatic movement for years, and for the past ~3-5 years actual house the in-house 1847MC movement (the original was an eta based automatic movement). That makes the tank solo xl an even better entry into cartier. You get the iconic design WITH an in-house movement for
Thanks for the review, but it would be nice to show the watches in front of you instead of stock images. Maybe get a second camera angle and do a close up of each model plus some wrist shots.
@@JayandSarah Yes but he should have mentioned it earlier in the timeline. He makes it sound like the rounded design started in ‘89 with the Americaine. ...when that’s not the case at all. Cintree came out in like ‘21 or something.
Hope you got a covid deal for it, thanks to covid , certain models have gone down a bit, so if your fortunate, nows a good time to buy.... wear it in good health!
Hey, C&C, happy to be subscribed. Thank you for a much-needed video. The Tank is an icon with a vaunted history, and watch enthusiasts should be familiar with the variety of Tanks available today, and understand that the style is as relevant now as ever. It is so often overlooked, and hardly ever talked about in the watch community. I truly appreciate this show!
Hi, I believe that LC Tank is something different than Normale. Normale still exists and has more squarish lugs and shape. LC has has rounded lugs and more rectangular shape.
Great video nice to learn a bit of every great watch out there. There’s a video that talks about Cartier and how they made good watches in the past but have been making crap lately and we have to be careful when buying one what is your opinion on that and which one’s should we stay away from? Maybe you should make a video on that thanks.
I think men look sexiest in suit with a Cartier Tank Solo XL IN ALLIGATOR STRAPS ONLY - but sadly they have recently changed it to the cheap and dull cowhide, making the watch lose all its sparkle and sexiness. Why? Just to save a few dollars for a $3000+ watch? Come on the product team at Cartier, you know what customers want?
Besides the super informative video (as usual) I really like your shirt - where did you get it. Color and fabric are what I am looking for in a leisure time shirt haha :)
The use of IIII instead of IV for numeral 4 is not a Cartier idea. IIII has been used on clocks and watches with Roman numeral dials since the 1700’s. BTW: Française rhymes with DAYS not DAY.
The Tank is THE watch that got me interested in watches. When I first started wearing a watch, and the watches that followed, they were all rectangular. I still much prefer a rectangular watch case. After the Louis, the Tank Solo XL would be on the list.
No sr. If i wanted to buy a Cartier and the seller OF CARTIER WATCHES, is using a Rolex watch it is because he is simply not worth it. In that case I would buy the Rolex.
You left out the Basculante,a beautiful piece of engineering with the wonderful F.Piquet movement.I still enjoy wearing my one especially for formal occasions.
Looking to add a more formal watch to my collection and had it narrowed between the JLC Reverso or the Cartier Tank. Going to go with the Tank Americaine. Great Video.
I used to own a Tank Louis 30 years that I lost (yes I know, stupid of me). I recently purchased a Tank Francaise which looks better to me (perfect balance) than the Tank Americaine (tool long). I'm also looking at getting a Jaeger Le Coultre Riverso soon. I have to keep up with my brother :-)
Nice overview of the Cartier Tank line. I love them all. You were spot on about the watches as well as your pronunciation of the French names. Francais without the terminal ‘e’ is the masculine form and how you pronounced the name of tank variation would be correct, if tank weren’t a feminine word, as the terminal letter ‘e’ indicates. Long way to say that you should say the end of the Francaise the same way you did with Anglaise.
If you're want the steel version I would buy it new from AD or directly from Cartier and try to get an extra strap for free, it's not worth buying it grey market.
Hi, Looking to buy a Cartier tank. Love the new normale in YG but the price is so steep. Also love the LC tank in YG with the black onyx dial and the smaller mechanical LC tank in rose gold with guillioche pattern in the dial. What’s your suggestion?
I had the Cartier Tank Louis Gold which was an amazing piece that I gifted to a close friend who preferred a Movado instead....... At the price point of the Cartier Tank Louis, I had no problem with exchanging it for a Movado!
I love Cartier Tank. That’s why I own American Tank Chrono White Gold and Blue Leather, Tank Francaise Chrono Yellow Gold and brown leather, Tank Francaise Gold and lesther, Tank Francaise Steel. Unfortunately the first with the crystal broken. seeking the replacement.
I have a cartier tank franchise because it came out my birth year and one came up for sale that was a 2009, which was the 90th anniversary of Cartier. I find the fact that they used III instead of IV very intriguing and its just a gorgeous watch. I'd never do it with vintage Rolex but I like a polished Cartier unless its the Santos.
Thanks for the great videos. Have a question for you: Is it better to own a Longines solid gold watch (elegant collection) or an Omega De Ville (stainelss steel) for roughly the same price? Which one holds its value? Really appreciate your answer.
Not comprehensive, overlooked the Divan and many other versions named elsewhere in comments. The Divan is a tank shape turned sideways, much less common than the upright tank. When a French tank from WWI is viewed from directly above, as in a birds eye view, the outline of the exterior forms the same shape as L. C.'s original watch case. It is said L.C. got the idea of the shape from looking down at a tank during a balloon ascension in France, he loved early aviation and soon came the Santos line. Santos was a popular WWI aviator. F. Cologni has written the definitive book thus far focusing on the L. C. tank design.
Here's a tip for your pronunciation. The 'I' in cartier isn't pronounced. You pronounce it 'cartjer' so the 'er' sound is correct but replace the i with a j for the right pronunciation
The Tank Solo has been discontinued and is being replaced with a stainless steel Must de Cartier Tank. Right now a white dial is available, and in September ‘21, Must Tanks with colored dials and matching straps will be released. The shape of the Must Tank is the same as the Tank Louis.
Cartier is king. To those who say that Cartier watches are jewellery. ALL WATCHES ARE JEWELLERY. But some of it is ugly. We don't wear watches to tell the time. Andy Warhol took it to the nth degree and never wound his Tank to epitomise its essence.
Well done on another informative video, really enjoying this series. This watch is as you have said it, a design icon and I love that it’s timeless and elegant design language has aged beautifully over more than 100 years. It’s a watch that both men and women can wear. The Tank Solo is on my list although money no option, Tank Louis thank you.
My mother just recently passed away and in her collection of jewelry I came across a Cartier watch. It was on bad shape. Cracked crystal, was not running and the leather band was so old it had deteriorated. Well I took it to a high class jewelry store to have it restored and a new band put on. It turns out that it is a Cartier Louie Tank! It is eighteen carat gold and the band was a lizard skin. It will cost me around $350 to restore and polish it and, this is what floored me, it is worth about $5000 dollars! I have never owned a 5000 dollar watch! It is a mechanical movement and I intend to wear the crap out of it! Me with a Cartier! Thanks Ma. She is pleased seeing it being worn and enjoyed. She loved that watch. And now I will love and cherish it too.
What are wonderful story Susan. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your Tank!
Oh this is so sweet! Hope you enjoy wearing it
A lovely gift from your mother.
What a wonderful way to remind you of your mother every day when you look at the time.
I love that your going to wear it 👍
I think it’s VERY important to give updated and accurate information regarding the Tank Solo. The Tank Solo XL has been offered with an automatic movement for years, and for the past ~3-5 years actual house the in-house 1847MC movement (the original was an eta based automatic movement). That makes the tank solo xl an even better entry into cartier. You get the iconic design WITH an in-house movement for
It is so much easier to share not only but also certainly yes. But expressions are blued sword hand pinnacle
Agreed, but unfortunately it’s so big! If you have the wrists for it, perfect.
Perfect wrists that aren't born of weak blood.
Nerd
How about the inclusion of the Poor Man's Tank - le Must de Cartier line of tank models?
Thanks for the review, but it would be nice to show the watches in front of you instead of stock images. Maybe get a second camera angle and do a close up of each model plus some wrist shots.
automatic movements usual result in a thicker case design, not "thinner", right?
The Cintrée should have been on here!
It was, only it is called the Americane. That is actually a tank cintree design.
@@JayandSarah I see! If that is the case, when is americaine used and when is cintree used?
@@JayandSarah Yes but he should have mentioned it earlier in the timeline. He makes it sound like the rounded design started in ‘89 with the Americaine. ...when that’s not the case at all. Cintree came out in like ‘21 or something.
Thats if they can find one.. they are actually very rare to find used and too expensive to buy brand new
My favorite is the Tank Français, automatic with date window at 6 o’clock
The best 👍👑
After him american, and louis.
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Could you PLEASE learn how to pronounce Cartier the right way?
I watched this whole thing hoping he would explain the difference between the must and the Louis, nada 🤦
I purchased a beautiful Tank Louis in February. I wear it both casually and formally.
Hope you got a covid deal for it, thanks to covid , certain models have gone down a bit, so if your fortunate, nows a good time to buy.... wear it in good health!
Hey, C&C, happy to be subscribed. Thank you for a much-needed video. The Tank is an icon with a vaunted history, and watch enthusiasts should be familiar with the variety of Tanks available today, and understand that the style is as relevant now as ever. It is so often overlooked, and hardly ever talked about in the watch community. I truly appreciate this show!
The Americaine is the more beautiful design in my opinion too 👌🏼
Cartier makes my favorite watches. I'm after a Tank Solo one of these days. I like the flatness of the brancards.
Hi, I believe that LC Tank is something different than Normale. Normale still exists and has more squarish lugs and shape. LC has has rounded lugs and more rectangular shape.
Great video nice to learn a bit of every great watch out there. There’s a video that talks about Cartier and how they made good watches in the past but have been making crap lately and we have to be careful when buying one what is your opinion on that and which one’s should we stay away from? Maybe you should make a video on that thanks.
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No Cintrée?
Tank Solo also comes in automatic, but it has a date I believe.
Only in extra large unfortunately, which for many wrists would be too big. I tried one on today and it was way too big on my 7.25 inch wrist.
Yes it does at the bottom
I love the américaine and the mc.
I think men look sexiest in suit with a Cartier Tank Solo XL IN ALLIGATOR STRAPS ONLY - but sadly they have recently changed it to the cheap and dull cowhide, making the watch lose all its sparkle and sexiness. Why? Just to save a few dollars for a $3000+ watch? Come on the product team at Cartier, you know what customers want?
All the cartiers tank have those scrwes a side the watch?
Besides the super informative video (as usual) I really like your shirt - where did you get it. Color and fabric are what I am looking for in a leisure time shirt haha :)
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The use of IIII instead of IV for numeral 4 is not a Cartier idea. IIII has been used on clocks and watches with Roman numeral dials since the 1700’s. BTW: Française rhymes with DAYS not DAY.
Absolutely favorite - Tank Americaine Moonphase. So rare.
I stopped watching when you guys got rid of Nathan… pssshhh.
Tank must?
The Tank is THE watch that got me interested in watches. When I first started wearing a watch, and the watches that followed, they were all rectangular. I still much prefer a rectangular watch case. After the Louis, the Tank Solo XL would be on the list.
No sr. If i wanted to buy a Cartier and the seller OF CARTIER WATCHES, is using a Rolex watch it is because he is simply not worth it. In that case I would buy the Rolex.
The cartier tank louis on the cartier website now is a quartz movement. Its still $11.5k. Why? Are they cheaping out on us?
Cartier Tank Francais. But not the current one. The previous version.
I don't know why they had to mess with an almost perfect design.
Cartier tank buying guide without mentioning available size in each model which why I'm here 🤦🤦🤦
Just look on their website.
Are those Oliver Peoples Gregory Peck glasses?
Hey Jack. They are not. They are a Jacques Marie Mage Zephirin. Thanks for watching!
Great review! I love Cartier and the history, the designs;
But also include the “Tank Divan” and the “Tank Cintrée”
Yes, informative video but i was hoping to see the Tank Divan featured as well
Thank you for this guidance because I’m very interested in pulling the trigger on this!
Great stuff! “Francaise,” though, is pronounced as frawn-sez.
You left out the Basculante,a beautiful piece of engineering with the wonderful F.Piquet movement.I still enjoy wearing my one especially for formal occasions.
And the Cintree. ...honestly this wasn’t very comprehensive or thought out.
Lmao at first glance, i thought you were Keith Haring.
No mention of the basculante?
Looking to add a more formal watch to my collection and had it narrowed between the JLC Reverso or the Cartier Tank. Going to go with the Tank Americaine. Great Video.
Not sure if you'll see this.. just wondering your thoughts now? Did you end up purchasing a tank? One day I'll get one of my own.
@@goodrobot1I ended up purchasing a Santos de Cartier large since I wanted a more universal watch. Love it.
Where is Tank Cintree?
Yes, definitely forgot the Cartier tank basculante .... best deal on the market right now!!!
Great stuff here! Thanks for all the info
Tank Américaine and it's not even close.
I used to own a Tank Louis 30 years that I lost (yes I know, stupid of me). I recently purchased a Tank Francaise which looks better to me (perfect balance) than the Tank Americaine (tool long). I'm also looking at getting a Jaeger Le Coultre Riverso soon. I have to keep up with my brother :-)
Cartier tank Français 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
God I just adore the time only Americaine! One day, one day...
Are you wearing a Rolex Air King 5500 in the video, or an OP?
I am in love with Louis Sapphire Skeleton. The entire Skeleton series is very underrated.
It would be great if you talk about the price of each tank
The prices go up every year so it would be outdated information
I have a tank divan anf i know a tank chinoise, its incomplete the list
amazing video! Thanks for the info.
i havent been able to finish the video but what about chronoscape ones?
Nice overview of the Cartier Tank line. I love them all. You were spot on about the watches as well as your pronunciation of the French names. Francais without the terminal ‘e’ is the masculine form and how you pronounced the name of tank variation would be correct, if tank weren’t a feminine word, as the terminal letter ‘e’ indicates. Long way to say that you should say the end of the Francaise the same way you did with Anglaise.
What do you think about the Tankissime?
Shame no mention of the basculante!
Horrible how you speak out Cartier.
Cintree? Obus? Basculante??
All that knowledge worth 42 likes?🤷🏻♂️
What’s wrong with this people?
Is there a Cartier Tank Large with a mechanical movement? No way I'm paying thousands for quartz lol.
Cartier Tank Solo is on my wishlist. Please suggest some stores or website that gives the lowest price (brand new). Tnx
If you're want the steel version I would buy it new from AD or directly from Cartier and try to get an extra strap for free, it's not worth buying it grey market.
@@apangurra2775 how do you get the extra strap for free?
Hi,
Looking to buy a Cartier tank. Love the new normale in YG but the price is so steep. Also love the LC tank in YG with the black onyx dial and the smaller mechanical LC tank in rose gold with guillioche pattern in the dial. What’s your suggestion?
Something "American" that's slim. Amazing. Would have thought being American, it would be fat.
At 9:12 does he say the Tank Louis is automatic? That reference is hand wound... I thought the only automatic Tank Louis was the jumbo from the 1970s?
The first pilot watch.
I had the Cartier Tank Louis Gold which was an amazing piece that I gifted to a close friend who preferred a Movado instead....... At the price point of the Cartier Tank Louis, I had no problem with exchanging it for a Movado!
No tank basculante?
I love Cartier Tank. That’s why I own American Tank Chrono White Gold and Blue Leather, Tank Francaise Chrono Yellow Gold and brown leather, Tank Francaise Gold and lesther, Tank Francaise Steel. Unfortunately the first with the crystal broken. seeking the replacement.
Hi, I have a CARTIER WATCH Tank but i wanna know if is it Reall or no how can I contact you please thank you
I have a cartier tank franchise because it came out my birth year and one came up for sale that was a 2009, which was the 90th anniversary of Cartier. I find the fact that they used III instead of IV very intriguing and its just a gorgeous watch. I'd never do it with vintage Rolex but I like a polished Cartier unless its the Santos.
Those glasses are a massive visual distraction, I can’t stop looking at the bright yellow line under the left eye.
Thanks for the great videos. Have a question for you:
Is it better to own a Longines solid gold watch (elegant collection) or an Omega De Ville (stainelss steel) for roughly the same price? Which one holds its value? Really appreciate your answer.
What percentage of Tank owners are pretending to like their watch because of the brand?
How can you miss the Tank Cintree from 1927-28 that the Americane is based on!? 😅 ...otherwise great vid!
Not comprehensive, overlooked the Divan and many other versions named elsewhere in comments. The Divan is a tank shape turned sideways, much less common than the upright tank.
When a French tank from WWI is viewed from directly above, as in a birds eye view, the outline of the exterior forms the same shape as L. C.'s original watch case.
It is said L.C. got the idea of the shape from looking down at a tank during a balloon ascension in France, he loved early aviation and soon came the Santos line.
Santos was a popular WWI aviator.
F. Cologni has written the definitive book thus far focusing on the L. C. tank design.
Wow! Thanks for sharing I didn't know those little but important details of this watch😊
God bless 🙏❤️
Boring. Speed it up.
Beautiful watch, but cannot get over "IIII". Let me just make up my own number.....
They didn't make it up. It's been in use for much longer than Cartier, despite what was said in the video.
@@anonanon7497 Yes, I understand. I still don't like it...
Sophmore studio design exercise. Zzzzzz. Sigh. It's nice but get 40 students in studio and I bet we come up a concept to fill out.
Cartier Tank Louis, what else? Unfortunately a bit too expensive ....
Hello! What frames are you wearing? Thank you!
If I could collect only onr brand i could be happy w just cartier tanks dont evsn start me on the pasha
Love my TANK CHINOISE Cartier Paris, 1929. Yellow gold, one sapphire cabochon, with a LeCoultre caliber 119 from 1929.
Is it easy to swap the leather strap for the steel bracelet on the Tank Must?
Great videos
Would u advise your wife to get love bracelet or tank watch? Would appreciate your reply 😊
Here's a tip for your pronunciation. The 'I' in cartier isn't pronounced. You pronounce it 'cartjer' so the 'er' sound is correct but replace the i with a j for the right pronunciation
Can you do a video explaining the difference of Americaine and tank cintree please?
I love the Louie, but does Cartier make a watch tough enough to be worn every day?
Paul Santos?
@@mkyhou1160 I love the Santos!👍👍
The Tank Solo has been discontinued and is being replaced with a stainless steel Must de Cartier Tank. Right now a white dial is available, and in September ‘21, Must Tanks with colored dials and matching straps will be released. The shape of the Must Tank is the same as the Tank Louis.
You forgot my fav Tank, the Cintree 1921.
Would you pair. Santos Galbee XL with a Tank Solo XL?
Please do another video to compare the newest tank with the Santos.... not many video comparison of these two
Hi! Will a Tank Francaise bracelet fit a Roadster? Thanks
Cartier tank louis only comes in rose gold? Not yellow gold?
Cartier is king. To those who say that Cartier watches are jewellery. ALL WATCHES ARE JEWELLERY. But some of it is ugly. We don't wear watches to tell the time. Andy Warhol took it to the nth degree and never wound his Tank to epitomise its essence.
I love the Tank Cintree ❤️
I came to this video to buy a literal fucking tank
Well done on another informative video, really enjoying this series. This watch is as you have said it, a design icon and I love that it’s timeless and elegant design language has aged beautifully over more than 100 years. It’s a watch that both men and women can wear. The Tank Solo is on my list although money no option, Tank Louis thank you.
hey! your glasses are so glad, where do you find it?
The Tank Solo XL has automatic movement!!
Not a square watch guy but I will own one of these one day