Not too small for Muhammad Ali! Only too small if you need to compensate for some insecurity. I love it! Just be confidant. Unisex, definitely! I will wear a WWII Elgin HS^3 deck (pocket) watch sometimes, and a Cartier Tank other times; could be anything I choose depending on the occasion, what I'm wearing , and my mood.
I think you would get a different response if it was in the original black calf strap. That shade of blue is very stark and might have skewed your responses. Edit: Nevermind it’s been mentioned before me. But on another note, this model is very versatile, but it speaks very well in formal clothing or a business/ smart casual type of wear. You can definitely wear it with a shirt and shorts, but it’s a little out of place
Don’t get me wrong… The Cartier tank is a true icon and a classic. I appreciate the watch. I like it enough that I bought it for my wife. As for me enjoying it too… It just doesn’t seem to suit my watch collection or style.
@@PocketWatchTime I feel the same way. I really enjoy the look and design of it that I purchased it twice for my sister and mother, but as for wearing it myself - different case. I ended up purchasing a Reverso for myself.
It’s quite simple: the current Must large has the same size and shape as the Tank Louis, so that’s the classic Tank size. It doesn’t matter what other people think.
I honestly just don’t care anymore. I crossed the rubicon recently and bought a woman’s G-Shock and it looks great on my wrist. I’m going to wear what I like, full stop.
Completely agree. I’ve never really liked the Tank for me personally… That’s why I bought it for my wife. I did this video more as a social experiment.
My wrist is one inch larger yet I wouldn't consider a larger Tank than that, maybe even a smaller one. If it was a Tank Louis Cartier, I'd be happy with any size. To pull it off, you don't need a special personality, it just takes a black or brown strap instead of a flashy blue one, and a little bit of not giving a duck about what other people think. Watches are first and foremost for your own enjoyment!
Completely agree. I’ve never cared what anyone thought about any watches in my collection. That’s why I have some pretty weird watches. 🤪 I still don’t think the Tank is for me… It just doesn’t mesh with me. I am going to try this experiment again with the black strap and see if I get different opinions.
For me I have the Tank Solo XL in 18k rose gold with a brown alligator strap it looks identical to the Tank LC. I feel the size of the XL is perfect as I am 6’1 203lbs. So it really depends upon the build or frame of the individual, on a smaller individual the small or regular tank size would suite them well but for me it wouldn’t look right regardless or wrist size. During that time was looking for a watch with a pocket watch presence went back and forth between IWC Portugieser and the Cartier Tank. In the end chose the tank because of the rich history, you can wear it in business casual environments as well can be worn with relaxed weekend clothing especially with the right strap combinations.
@ 100% agree so many people mention they would buy a tank xl only if it didn’t come with a date complication smh. For me if I’m spending north of 5k on a watch it has to at least have a date complication otherwise I’d feel ripped off. If anything I’d be picky more with multiple chronographs rather than a date complication.
@Brian-jb8vm You’re so right. I’d probably get more complaints if I made a video about a needed date window on a Tank versus the small Tank being lady sized. 🤣
To be honest that blue strap makes the Tank look much less sophisticated and elegant than on its original black leather strap. It looks almost cheap. I personally like the Tank but the standard design would not be my first pick since I find it too close in design to my JLC Reverso Squadra. Tank Americaine and Tank Francaise are above it in my bucket list. And if I could afford it the Tank Chinoise would be above it as well. I had a closer look at Francoise and Americaine a few days ago. I think I will go for the Americain medium size.
I agree - I like the other (more elongated) versions of the Tank more too. The Chinoise is amazing. As for the blue strap - I was testing it out. I’m going to try the experiment again with the black leather and stainless bracelet.
Imo, It actually looks a little large FOR A TANK on you. Not too large as a regular watch, but not as diminutive and elegant FOR A TANK. Perhaps the medium on a more conservative strap might have worked better.
In answer to your questions 1) it is unisex; 2) I like (love) the Cartier Tank Must; 3) I do own and am currently wearing the Cartier Tank Must. Not crazy about the blue band you chose (not criticizing, just pointing out my preferences). Then again, Cartier also sells the watch with a bracelet and I'm not crazy about that either.
I originally bought on a bracelet. The blue was aftermarket… Your preference eventually aligned with my preference and I bought the actual black Cartier strap. Definitely looks better on a black strap. But, I’m still not a fan of the size. Maybe it’ll grow on me in time.
1. The Cartier Tank is definedly unisex 2. Yes, thinking on buying one 3.Sure, but note that I'm 5'11 at 143 pounds. I don't think the Cartier Tank looks good on a big guy, or big girl for that matter
If you’ve got thin wrists… This does make a very nice small watch. I ended up getting a black leather strap for the watch as well… It looks much better on the black strap.
Hi just subbed, love your channel focusing on pocket watches! 1. The Cartier tank is a unisex watch for sure! 2. Absolutely love the tank, it is a classic watch for a reason even more so than the Jlc Reverso, the current small size is actually the classic tank size for decades since it was introduced. 3. Yes I own 2 tanks and before owning them thought Cartier was mainly for women and jewelry only. There are so many different tank configurations that you are bound to find the one for you!
Thank you so much. Welcome. Yes, the current Tank is a true classic. Maybe not my taste - but I’ve seen several other varieties of the Tank that I would love.
1. Do you think the Cartier Tank is male/female/unisex? Unisex now. It's interesting how times change. Worn by many manly men, from Pershing to Muhammad Ali, it was historically a masculine time piece, and made in a smaller size for ladies as well. Seems like nowadays it's considered mostly a woman's watch, with some references wearable for men. 2. Do you like the CT? Yeah, definitely. I like the Santos more though 😄. 3. Would you own/wear a CT? Yes, but it has to be the right one -- I am not generally interested in quartz timepieces. The modern ones, if I am not mistaken, only offer an automatic movement in the X-Large size. I think they did a limited run for the 100th anniversary, with mechanical movements in all the case sizes, but I have big wrists so X-Large is fine anyway 😁. Beyond sizing, I'd also go for a very conservative black or brown band on it. Great video as always 👍. Tell your co-workers they're good sports, and their responses made the video a lot of fun!
Thanks. I’ll tell them. You’re right - they’re good sports. I agree - the XL automatic version is far more to my liking… or maybe the Roadster (Inthink that’s my favorite Cartier).
As mentioned in the comments, Muhammad Ali wore one. So did Steve McQueen, Sean Connery, Ralph Lauren, JFK, Jeff Goldblum etc. So, of course men can wear one (and look great). However that blue strap is not it and definitely makes it look cheap. The Tank is the pinnacle of the formal dress watch so it demands a black strap. You can dress it down slightly with a brown alligator strap and get away with it, but that blue (or any other loud color) is definitely not appropriate for that watch, in my personal opinion. At the end of the day, to each their own and wear what you like!
If you didn’t wear a blue band it would have been better. I was introduced to the Tank by watching the 1959 movie North by Northwest, in which Cary Grant wore a Tank. Its unisex. Even the original Tank L.C had a dimension for their large of 23mm x 30mm. Thats small. But Cary Grant and Muhammad Ali didn’t think so.
The Cartier Tank solo was and is an elegant watch. We expect of and are expected as men to be more “butch” and anything that hints at lessening a very narrow definition of masculinity is not acceptable. Wear clothes that physically fits. Be comfortable enough with your body to wear clothes (watches) that show the contours of your body. Btw that tank solo looks great on you my man. The color of the strap biased the response as was mentioned by someone else. Cheers JoM.
Hi, small nitpick but could you try to avoid obscuring the watch with graphics when measuring it with a caliper in future videos? love the content tho!
I think for a guy to pull off a Tank, he needs to be a) unabashedly effete (a la Warhol), b) comfortably rich (pick your fav Hollywood actor), or c) a smallish, stylish athletic type (think of a tasteful lightweight prizefighter). I like to think I fall in category c).
1. Do you think the Cartier Tank is male/female/unisex? Unisex. 2. Do you like the CT? Yes. 3. Would you own/wear a CT? Yes. I have and love my Lassale watch from the 80's, and it clearly took strong influence from the Cartier Tank (less distinctive, and the face clearly follows the Seiko style, but the influence is undeniable). The CT is fancier (especially with the jeweled crown and roman numerals). But looking at history, I think the rectangular wristwatch has fallen out of fashion as a men's watch. At its heyday during the Art Deco movement, the watch was made (more) famous by the likes of Rudolph Valentino, Duke Ellington, etc., and later by Jacqueline Kennedy and Andy Warhol, etc. Today, the round watch dominates men's watches while women's watches have more of a mix between round and rectangular (though even there, round seems to predominate). But I think you nailed it...whether the CT "works" depends on who is wearing it. Same can be said for pretty much any clothing and jewelry. Anyway, great video! Had to snicker when one of your co-workers said, "I would expect nothing less from you!" Love that your co-workers all weighed in, and very appreciative of those who allowed their vids/audio/comments to be included. Interesting insight! Looks like you have a great group of co-workers! Be sure to tell them that we all enjoyed their input!
@bjoernaltmann I definitely understand what you mean… There are plenty of rectangular watches out there. Plenty of dress watches, too. But, similar to the time of the pocket watch… I think the time of the dress watch has fallen out of favor lately.
1. Ct is a male watch that your wife can borrow 2. Love it since I was a kid 3. Own it (original Louis Cartier size) 😇 It may be the video but I actually find your Tank is ... even a bit oversized on your wrist.😇 Anyway, it's a very nice gift for your wife.
@@PocketWatchTimeI have a very small wrist too. I was just pulling your leg about the size questioning, as the CT is small, and until the 70's gentlemen were supposed to wear small watches 😉 This Tank looks awesome on you: it has the classical size and fits perfectly any man wrist, from ours to Muhammad Ali's.😉 Anyhow I do get why some people would think this watch looks feminine: not only it's a small classy watch but the blue strap underlines it's refinement and the strong sense of taste of the wearer. So depending on what you wear it may more or less catch the eye, thus raising the feminine/masculine question. I guess with a pair of jeans and a white shirt or with a dark suit it would be a perfect match.
Very feminine for me but I'd say it's just about unisex. I'd wear it on a more masculine bracelet with formal wear like a suit but might look too small on my 7.5" wrists. Nice vid by the way, have subscribed 😊
I’m sorry but imo you should not have worn it with that strap. It really changes it’s presence for the worse. At least on camera. Again. Just my opinion. For me it would have to be on black leather.
I actually completely agree. At the time, it was the only strap I had. I bought the watch on the metal bracelet and just recently bought the original black strap. Someday I’ll shoot a second video (maybe in a different type of location) contrasting the bracelet and the original leather strap.
@@PocketWatchTime Thx for the response. You know it's funny. Looks like you work in healthcare? So do I. I'm often hesitant to wear or even buy certain watches due to the fact I like to wear them at work and am self conscious about certain pieces. I've always wanted a Cartier Tank. Plz try the experiment again with black leather and different folks? Very cool idea for a video.
1. Female. Remove that crown gem and maybe unisex. 2. Like sure, love nope. 3. Nope. For a square watch I would go with a cuervo y sobrinos esplendidos. I agree a watch can reflect your personality. This was a fun video, glad TH-cam recommended =).
Конкретния часовник е прекалено голям дори за вашата ръка, да не говорим колко грубо ще изглежда за ръката на жена ви!! Глупавите големи часовници идват и си отиват, но класическия мъжки размер Танк от 23 мм. винаги ще стои на линия като идеалните пропорции и златното сечение!!.....
Too big! Now that’s a controversial opinion. I can definitely see the watch being the right size or an appropriate size… But this version being too big for my wrist - I have to argue with that. Classic Proportions and Golden Ratios are one thing… But the Lange 1 is definitely sized more appropriately for my wrist.
If your taste does not find this watch a classic watch then you have no business talking about watches. My wrist is larger than yours and I have 3 cartier tank in different iterations and metals and a couple of santos Dumont. Bear in mind my wrist is 8 inches and it’s much skinnier than yours and less rounded. So the watch looks even smaller on my wrist. Even when it comes to the dozens of Rolex I owned over the years I ended up with swabbing all of them with 36mm size. I only kept the Daytona, the GMT master II and the submariner in size 40mm cuz they don’t come in any other size and I rarely wear them now. I never owned a Patek bigger than 38mm except the aquanaut cuz it’s a sports watch. You should recognise a proper gentleman’s watch when you see one! I don’t think you’re bigger or manlier than Mohammed Ali.
@@ameeral-shammaa9012 Thanks for the comment. I’m not trying to be bigger or better than Muhammad Ali… But I think he looks silly in that watch. 😁 That’s what’s so great about opinions… There are so many.
@@PocketWatchTime you know that the most important dress watch of the 20th century is the Calatrava from Patek, in different references starting with ref#96, and those watches were between 31-33mm up until the 1990s. Just because you learned about watches in the 2000s doesn’t make the Cartier that Mohammed Ali wore look silly.
Styles change. People used to “drive” carriages pulled by a horse… I prefer cars. Classics are classics but evolution happens. I understand you like smaller/classic dress watches… That’s great. I love that you love the hobby. But, no reason to be critical of people who have a different taste.
@ it’s actually harder to manufacture a watch that has a smaller case. There is so you’d rather drive a school bus than a Ferrari based on your analogy because the size is bigger? A bigger size watch doesn’t make it more technologically advanced like the difference between carriages and cars. There is no logic in this analogy. That’s like saying let me wear high heels cuz it makes me look bigger man!
Not too small for Muhammad Ali! Only too small if you need to compensate for some insecurity. I love it! Just be confidant. Unisex, definitely! I will wear a WWII Elgin HS^3 deck (pocket) watch sometimes, and a Cartier Tank other times; could be anything I choose depending on the occasion, what I'm wearing , and my mood.
Agree. It’s not my style… but I think it can work with both men and women.
I think you would get a different response if it was in the original black calf strap. That shade of blue is very stark and might have skewed your responses.
Edit: Nevermind it’s been mentioned before me. But on another note, this model is very versatile, but it speaks very well in formal clothing or a business/ smart casual type of wear. You can definitely wear it with a shirt and shorts, but it’s a little out of place
Don’t get me wrong… The Cartier tank is a true icon and a classic. I appreciate the watch. I like it enough that I bought it for my wife. As for me enjoying it too… It just doesn’t seem to suit my watch collection or style.
@@PocketWatchTime I feel the same way. I really enjoy the look and design of it that I purchased it twice for my sister and mother, but as for wearing it myself - different case. I ended up purchasing a Reverso for myself.
It’s quite simple: the current Must large has the same size and shape as the Tank Louis, so that’s the classic Tank size. It doesn’t matter what other people think.
Definitely a classic.
I actually wear the small Tank Louis, so it's even smaller than yours! I think it fits perfect on my 6.4 inch wrist.
My wrist is 6.5. So we’re similar size. I never tried on the small size.
@@PocketWatchTime I'm all about wearing what I like, and I like smaller watches.
Words to live by… wear what you like. 🙌🏼
I honestly just don’t care anymore. I crossed the rubicon recently and bought a woman’s G-Shock and it looks great on my wrist. I’m going to wear what I like, full stop.
Good point - the ladies size G-Shock is the perfect size.
Thank you so much, you just saved me a significant chunk of money with your honest analysis.
Thanks Peter. Always glad to help. 🙌🏻
It looks good on your wrist but the blue strap I think changed people’s opinions a black strap would look much more masculine
Thanks for your input. I’m going to try the experiment again on the bracelet and black strap.
I believe that if you’re not sure and have to ask then it isn’t for you. Wear what you like and don’t worry about other people’s opinion.
Completely agree. I’ve never really liked the Tank for me personally… That’s why I bought it for my wife. I did this video more as a social experiment.
My wrist is one inch larger yet I wouldn't consider a larger Tank than that, maybe even a smaller one. If it was a Tank Louis Cartier, I'd be happy with any size. To pull it off, you don't need a special personality, it just takes a black or brown strap instead of a flashy blue one, and a little bit of not giving a duck about what other people think. Watches are first and foremost for your own enjoyment!
Completely agree. I’ve never cared what anyone thought about any watches in my collection. That’s why I have some pretty weird watches. 🤪 I still don’t think the Tank is for me… It just doesn’t mesh with me. I am going to try this experiment again with the black strap and see if I get different opinions.
For me I have the Tank Solo XL in 18k rose gold with a brown alligator strap it looks identical to the Tank LC. I feel the size of the XL is perfect as I am 6’1 203lbs. So it really depends upon the build or frame of the individual, on a smaller individual the small or regular tank size would suite them well but for me it wouldn’t look right regardless or wrist size. During that time was looking for a watch with a pocket watch presence went back and forth between IWC Portugieser and the Cartier Tank. In the end chose the tank because of the rich history, you can wear it in business casual environments as well can be worn with relaxed weekend clothing especially with the right strap combinations.
I like the XL. The date complication gives the dial more personality IMO.
@ 100% agree so many people mention they would buy a tank xl only if it didn’t come with a date complication smh. For me if I’m spending north of 5k on a watch it has to at least have a date complication otherwise I’d feel ripped off. If anything I’d be picky more with multiple chronographs rather than a date complication.
@Brian-jb8vm You’re so right. I’d probably get more complaints if I made a video about a needed date window on a Tank versus the small Tank being lady sized. 🤣
To be honest that blue strap makes the Tank look much less sophisticated and elegant than on its original black leather strap. It looks almost cheap. I personally like the Tank but the standard design would not be my first pick since I find it too close in design to my JLC Reverso Squadra. Tank Americaine and Tank Francaise are above it in my bucket list. And if I could afford it the Tank Chinoise would be above it as well. I had a closer look at Francoise and Americaine a few days ago. I think I will go for the Americain medium size.
I agree - I like the other (more elongated) versions of the Tank more too. The Chinoise is amazing.
As for the blue strap - I was testing it out. I’m going to try the experiment again with the black leather and stainless bracelet.
This watch will fit to anybody as there is the XL version if the regular one is too small. What an iconic and beautiful watch.
I definitely think the XL would be more my style. Plus, I like the date window @ 6 o’clock.
Imo, It actually looks a little large FOR A TANK on you. Not too large as a regular watch, but not as diminutive and elegant FOR A TANK. Perhaps the medium on a more conservative strap might have worked better.
The strap is definitely wrong for the watch. I’ll try again with a different audience and use the original strap.
In answer to your questions 1) it is unisex; 2) I like (love) the Cartier Tank Must; 3) I do own and am currently wearing the Cartier Tank Must. Not crazy about the blue band you chose (not criticizing, just pointing out my preferences). Then again, Cartier also sells the watch with a bracelet and I'm not crazy about that either.
I originally bought on a bracelet. The blue was aftermarket… Your preference eventually aligned with my preference and I bought the actual black Cartier strap. Definitely looks better on a black strap. But, I’m still not a fan of the size. Maybe it’ll grow on me in time.
1. The Cartier Tank is definedly unisex
2. Yes, thinking on buying one
3.Sure, but note that I'm 5'11 at 143 pounds. I don't think the Cartier Tank looks good on a big guy, or big girl for that matter
If you’ve got thin wrists… This does make a very nice small watch. I ended up getting a black leather strap for the watch as well… It looks much better on the black strap.
Hi just subbed, love your channel focusing on pocket watches!
1. The Cartier tank is a unisex watch for sure!
2. Absolutely love the tank, it is a classic watch for a reason even more so than the Jlc Reverso, the current small size is actually the classic tank size for decades since it was introduced.
3. Yes I own 2 tanks and before owning them thought Cartier was mainly for women and jewelry only. There are so many different tank configurations that you are bound to find the one for you!
Thank you so much. Welcome.
Yes, the current Tank is a true classic. Maybe not my taste - but I’ve seen several other varieties of the Tank that I would love.
Black alligator strap and you got yourself an elegant men’s watch.
I did buy the Cartier black leather strap - I’ll have to retry the experiment.
my dad has owned a tank since the early 90s. not small but very classy
I wish my dad was into watches. You’ll be able to enjoy the watch and memories forever.
@@PocketWatchTime definitely the memories as i think he gave the tank to my little sister.
Hopefully he’s a watch addict like all of us and has another watch you can get as an heirloom.
@@PocketWatchTime perhaps the black bay 58 i bought him a couple of years ago
1. Do you think the Cartier Tank is male/female/unisex?
Unisex now. It's interesting how times change. Worn by many manly men, from Pershing to Muhammad Ali, it was historically a masculine time piece, and made in a smaller size for ladies as well. Seems like nowadays it's considered mostly a woman's watch, with some references wearable for men.
2. Do you like the CT?
Yeah, definitely. I like the Santos more though 😄.
3. Would you own/wear a CT?
Yes, but it has to be the right one -- I am not generally interested in quartz timepieces. The modern ones, if I am not mistaken, only offer an automatic movement in the X-Large size. I think they did a limited run for the 100th anniversary, with mechanical movements in all the case sizes, but I have big wrists so X-Large is fine anyway 😁. Beyond sizing, I'd also go for a very conservative black or brown band on it.
Great video as always 👍. Tell your co-workers they're good sports, and their responses made the video a lot of fun!
Thanks. I’ll tell them. You’re right - they’re good sports.
I agree - the XL automatic version is far more to my liking… or maybe the Roadster (Inthink that’s my favorite Cartier).
As mentioned in the comments, Muhammad Ali wore one. So did Steve McQueen, Sean Connery, Ralph Lauren, JFK, Jeff Goldblum etc.
So, of course men can wear one (and look great).
However that blue strap is not it and definitely makes it look cheap.
The Tank is the pinnacle of the formal dress watch so it demands a black strap.
You can dress it down slightly with a brown alligator strap and get away with it, but that blue (or any other loud color) is definitely not appropriate for that watch, in my personal opinion.
At the end of the day, to each their own and wear what you like!
I bought the black strap. I’ll try the experiment again. Stay tuned.
@@PocketWatchTime looking forward to it
If you didn’t wear a blue band it would have been better.
I was introduced to the Tank by watching the 1959 movie North by Northwest, in which Cary Grant wore a Tank. Its unisex. Even the original Tank L.C had a dimension for their large of 23mm x 30mm. Thats small. But Cary Grant and Muhammad Ali didn’t think so.
I did get the black strap. It does look better that way.
The Cartier Tank solo was and is an elegant watch. We expect of and are expected as men to be more “butch” and anything that hints at lessening a very narrow definition of masculinity is not acceptable. Wear clothes that physically fits. Be comfortable enough with your body to wear clothes (watches) that show the contours of your body. Btw that tank solo looks great on you my man. The color of the strap biased the response as was mentioned by someone else. Cheers JoM.
Thanks John. I’ll eventually redo the video with the black strap and the bracelet.
Hi, small nitpick but could you try to avoid obscuring the watch with graphics when measuring it with a caliper in future videos? love the content tho!
I’ll take a peek at that and try not to do that again. I can’t get better without small nitpicks. 😁
I think for a guy to pull off a Tank, he needs to be a) unabashedly effete (a la Warhol), b) comfortably rich (pick your fav Hollywood actor), or c) a smallish, stylish athletic type (think of a tasteful lightweight prizefighter). I like to think I fall in category c).
You picked the best example. 😁 (however, super rich would be nice).
Where is the strap from ? Drop a link , thanks
I got it on Etsy - the brand is Tuns
www.etsy.com/listing/1220931953/
1. Do you think the Cartier Tank is male/female/unisex?
Unisex.
2. Do you like the CT?
Yes.
3. Would you own/wear a CT?
Yes.
I have and love my Lassale watch from the 80's, and it clearly took strong influence from the Cartier Tank (less distinctive, and the face clearly follows the Seiko style, but the influence is undeniable). The CT is fancier (especially with the jeweled crown and roman numerals). But looking at history, I think the rectangular wristwatch has fallen out of fashion as a men's watch. At its heyday during the Art Deco movement, the watch was made (more) famous by the likes of Rudolph Valentino, Duke Ellington, etc., and later by Jacqueline Kennedy and Andy Warhol, etc. Today, the round watch dominates men's watches while women's watches have more of a mix between round and rectangular (though even there, round seems to predominate).
But I think you nailed it...whether the CT "works" depends on who is wearing it. Same can be said for pretty much any clothing and jewelry.
Anyway, great video! Had to snicker when one of your co-workers said, "I would expect nothing less from you!" Love that your co-workers all weighed in, and very appreciative of those who allowed their vids/audio/comments to be included. Interesting insight! Looks like you have a great group of co-workers! Be sure to tell them that we all enjoyed their input!
Thank you so much. I’ll definitely let my co-workers know. 😁
@bjoernaltmann I definitely understand what you mean… There are plenty of rectangular watches out there. Plenty of dress watches, too. But, similar to the time of the pocket watch… I think the time of the dress watch has fallen out of favor lately.
It only matters on how the watch makes him feel, right?
True - not for me as I’m not comfortable wearing it. But, if the size suits someone… wear it with pride.
1. Ct is a male watch that your wife can borrow
2. Love it since I was a kid
3. Own it (original Louis Cartier size) 😇
It may be the video but I actually find your Tank is ... even a bit oversized on your wrist.😇
Anyway, it's a very nice gift for your wife.
I do have a small wrist. My wife’s wrist is itty-bitty. 😂
@@PocketWatchTimeI have a very small wrist too. I was just pulling your leg about the size questioning, as the CT is small, and until the 70's gentlemen were supposed to wear small watches 😉
This Tank looks awesome on you: it has the classical size and fits perfectly any man wrist, from ours to Muhammad Ali's.😉
Anyhow I do get why some people would think this watch looks feminine: not only it's a small classy watch but the blue strap underlines it's refinement and the strong sense of taste of the wearer.
So depending on what you wear it may more or less catch the eye, thus raising the feminine/masculine question.
I guess with a pair of jeans and a white shirt or with a dark suit it would be a perfect match.
Very feminine for me but I'd say it's just about unisex. I'd wear it on a more masculine bracelet with formal wear like a suit but might look too small on my 7.5" wrists. Nice vid by the way, have subscribed 😊
I can only imagine how small it would look on a 7.5” wrist. 😁 Thanks for the comment and the sub - I subbed to your channel too. 🙌🏼
I also have 7.5 inch wrists... looking for a video image of someone wearing large on a 7.5 inch wrist.
Check out a TH-camr called “You’re Terrific”. I think he has a 7+ inch wrist and has a large tank.
@YORRICKID People often cite Muhammed Ali wearing a smaller Tank a while back.
I have 7.5 inch wrists and I wear a 23 x 31mm Tank Must.
Oh yes. The picture of Muhammad Ali wearing his Tank is world famous.
1) Unisex and very manly on a man.
2) Oh God yes!!!!
3) Absolutely! It's an icon.
Thanks for the comment. Votes registered.
I’m sorry but imo you should not have worn it with that strap. It really changes it’s presence for the worse. At least on camera. Again. Just my opinion. For me it would have to be on black leather.
I actually completely agree. At the time, it was the only strap I had. I bought the watch on the metal bracelet and just recently bought the original black strap. Someday I’ll shoot a second video (maybe in a different type of location) contrasting the bracelet and the original leather strap.
@@PocketWatchTime Thx for the response. You know it's funny. Looks like you work in healthcare? So do I. I'm often hesitant to wear or even buy certain watches due to the fact I like to wear them at work and am self conscious about certain pieces. I've always wanted a Cartier Tank. Plz try the experiment again with black leather and different folks? Very cool idea for a video.
I will.
As for wearing watches to work… as long as they’re not fragile I wear them.
Unisex
Yes, I like it
It’s not my style either. If I were to go this route I would rather go with a Santos.
I see a Roadster in my future
Oh my, nice choice!
I think men who are known or perceived to be stylish, dapper, snazzy will carry it very nicely. Otherwise…
You’re probably right. 🙌🏼
No wonder… none of those adjectives describe me. 😂 Thus, I don’t think this watch suits me.
@@PocketWatchTime the way your arm looks gave me different vibe 😂
Oh boy. I need to workout my forearms. 😂
1. Female. Remove that crown gem and maybe unisex.
2. Like sure, love nope.
3. Nope. For a square watch I would go with a cuervo y sobrinos esplendidos.
I agree a watch can reflect your personality. This was a fun video, glad TH-cam recommended =).
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video.
The sapphire crown is a must, if not , it's not a Cartier , just a regular watch
@@rudyvasquez3917 I like the sapphire capped crown. Gives the watch personality.
You buy it to impress other or you buy it to impress yourself?
Thanks for your comment.
Do you like it? Do you think it’s an impressive watch?
Both. Cartier is a luxury brand and they make extraordinary watches. So it goes to both.
Definitely. Luxury brands and luxury watches are meant to impress.
The tank and other proper-sized watches will seem small if the audience is bombarded with coasters dangling from all the kids' wrists.
Opinion noted 👍🏼
Your coworkers prolly all smart watch people. 😂
😂 Definitely not… I’m actually surprised how few have smart watches. I want to do the same test at a watch meetup event.
Bro they are just jelous, you can hear it.... it is so obvious
@@ivaniliev93 Haha 🤣
Anyone can wear a tank, yes i own several tanks.... It's just a watch, in this day and age, there's more important things to debate or discuss lol
Thanks Rudy for you comments. What’s your favorite size or version of the Tank?
I wear 34 size watch
I’ve got a trench watch that size. The strap makes it wear a little bigger than stated size.
It's made by the french for people with taste, not some random American farmer, who cares about their opinion anyway?
I’ll see if I can find a random American farmer and ask them. Guess I better find a plane… closest farmer is about 1000 miles away.
Конкретния часовник е прекалено голям дори за вашата ръка, да не говорим колко грубо ще изглежда за ръката на жена ви!! Глупавите големи часовници идват и си отиват, но класическия мъжки размер Танк от 23 мм. винаги ще стои на линия като идеалните пропорции и златното сечение!!.....
Too big! Now that’s a controversial opinion. I can definitely see the watch being the right size or an appropriate size… But this version being too big for my wrist - I have to argue with that. Classic Proportions and Golden Ratios are one thing… But the Lange 1 is definitely sized more appropriately for my wrist.
@@PocketWatchTime 😅 Yes, I'm old fashioned! Cheers!
That’s ok. I collect pocket watches. I’m old fashioned too. 😂
If your taste does not find this watch a classic watch then you have no business talking about watches. My wrist is larger than yours and I have 3 cartier tank in different iterations and metals and a couple of santos Dumont. Bear in mind my wrist is 8 inches and it’s much skinnier than yours and less rounded. So the watch looks even smaller on my wrist. Even when it comes to the dozens of Rolex I owned over the years I ended up with swabbing all of them with 36mm size. I only kept the Daytona, the GMT master II and the submariner in size 40mm cuz they don’t come in any other size and I rarely wear them now. I never owned a Patek bigger than 38mm except the aquanaut cuz it’s a sports watch. You should recognise a proper gentleman’s watch when you see one! I don’t think you’re bigger or manlier than Mohammed Ali.
@@ameeral-shammaa9012 Thanks for the comment. I’m not trying to be bigger or better than Muhammad Ali… But I think he looks silly in that watch. 😁 That’s what’s so great about opinions… There are so many.
@@PocketWatchTime you know that the most important dress watch of the 20th century is the Calatrava from Patek, in different references starting with ref#96, and those watches were between 31-33mm up until the 1990s. Just because you learned about watches in the 2000s doesn’t make the Cartier that Mohammed Ali wore look silly.
Styles change. People used to “drive” carriages pulled by a horse… I prefer cars. Classics are classics but evolution happens. I understand you like smaller/classic dress watches… That’s great. I love that you love the hobby. But, no reason to be critical of people who have a different taste.
@ it’s actually harder to manufacture a watch that has a smaller case. There is so you’d rather drive a school bus than a Ferrari based on your analogy because the size is bigger? A bigger size watch doesn’t make it more technologically advanced like the difference between carriages and cars. There is no logic in this analogy. That’s like saying let me wear high heels cuz it makes me look bigger man!
You misunderstand… I don’t mean evolution in the watch mechanics but evolution in styles.
You may be forgetting that most people have no taste.
Haha 😂 I assume your taste is “Yes”
@@PocketWatchTime yep. Its a classic.
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I gave mine to a girl.....its to small
@@Bobo-zz2pd completely agree 🙌🏼
Unisex
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