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Santiago32 · 28 December 2021, 03:49 AM

I'm thinking about gifting this Cartier tank with a factory diamond bezel to my wife as a birthday present.

She currently wears an exp1 as a daily and this would be a more dressy piece.

Thoughts? Is it too flashy? Right amount of bling? Would it suffice as a second daily/dress watch?

A few stock pictures I found.

https://www.cartier.com/en-gb/tank-m...l#dept=EU_Tank

_Gatsby_ · 28 December 2021, 04:30 AM

I am really liking the tank lately. This looks really elegant with diamonds. I personally do not enjoy the quartz movement, but if that is not a concern, then I think it would be a great addition next to the explorer 1

GST15 · 28 December 2021, 08:36 AM

Great Idea!! Lovely dress watch for a lady

2bigalow · 28 December 2021, 09:26 AM

Beautiful watch and a good choice. I gifted my wife the same watch, minus the diamonds, for Christmas. I was concerned the large model would be too big for her slight wrist, but it fit perfect.

scarlet knight · 28 December 2021, 10:32 AM

Nice! My wife has a Ballon Bleu and a Tank Francaise.

Michael T · 28 December 2021, 11:42 AM

I think the new le Must are a great new lineup. Better proportions, case and stem than the Solo. The one thing I would ask if your wife has an Explorer is is it too small at 25.5mm x 34mm?

Santiago32 · 28 December 2021, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael T

I think the new le Must are a great new lineup. Better proportions, case and stem than the Solo. The one thing I would ask if your wife has an Explorer is is it too small at 25.5mm x 34mm?

She has actually tried on the L and XL. Large fits perfect. Her 39mm exp1 fits a tad large but she likes the look.

I just wonder if this model is too blingy for everyday use?

Santiago32 · 28 December 2021, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Nice! My wife has a Ballon Bleu and a Tank Francaise.

Very nice!

texasmade · 28 December 2021, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Santiago32

I just wonder if this model is too blingy for everyday use?

If this isn't going to be a surprise gift, just ask her if she likes this Tank.

Santiago32 · 29 December 2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by texasmade

If this isn't going to be a surprise gift, just ask her if she likes this Tank.

It's going to be a surprise gift. She has mentioned that she likes both tank versions in large with and without diamonds. I just couldn't get which one she liked more. Mostly wondering if the diamond variant can be an everyday watch. I think although it depends on the person... this diamond bezel could be a daily watch.

enjoythemusic · 29 December 2021, 09:08 AM

As you said, depends on the person. Added benefit to diamonds is case 'bezel' scratches are probably greatly reduced. My Muse has banged up our XL after a few months of on-wrist time. To be fair, she's rather rough on timepieces. I'd go diamonds in this case. Am sure either way she'll love wearing it daily.

texasmade · 29 December 2021, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Santiago32

It's going to be a surprise gift. She has mentioned that she likes both tank versions in large with and without diamonds. I just couldn't get which one she liked more. Mostly wondering if the diamond variant can be an everyday watch. I think although it depends on the person... this diamond bezel could be a daily watch.

Then sounds like it’s not too blingy for her!

Benzsiam · 29 December 2021, 10:46 PM

Wow, this is a perfect timepiece, gorgeous and elegant.

Dino944 · 30 December 2021, 02:16 AM

Its a very elegant classic. I think think the diamond version will look perfect on a woman. Maybe change the strap to alligator or calf and it will be perfect for daily wear. The strap it's on now seems a bit too much like its for evening events.

Santiago32 · 30 December 2021, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dino944

Its a very elegant classic. I think think the diamond version will look perfect on a woman. Maybe change the strap to alligator or calf and it will be perfect for daily wear. The strap it's on now seems a bit too much like its for evening events.

Great idea! Calf would be great to dress it down a bit and give it a more casual look.

youthagainsttt · 30 December 2021, 10:29 AM

As a Cartier watch owner & having tried on a number of their diamond/skeleton pieces that is a very solid choice for a lady. Great contrast & entirely different look to the explorer which is ideal for a 2 watch collection

White dial is classic Cartier territory, I must admit my cartier de Santos is in the blue & although the market price is higher than the white & blue is stunning, I kinda wished I got the white

28 December 2021, 03:49 AM	#1
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Watch: BLRO-LV-EXP1-BB58 Posts: 1,667	Thoughts on this Cartier? I'm thinking about gifting this Cartier tank with a factory diamond bezel to my wife as a birthday present. She currently wears an exp1 as a daily and this would be a more dressy piece. Thoughts? Is it too flashy? Right amount of bling? Would it suffice as a second daily/dress watch? A few stock pictures I found. https://www.cartier.com/en-gb/tank-m...l#dept=EU_Tank __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

29 December 2021, 09:08 AM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,539	As you said, depends on the person. Added benefit to diamonds is case 'bezel' scratches are probably greatly reduced. My Muse has banged up our XL after a few months of on-wrist time. To be fair, she's rather rough on timepieces. I'd go diamonds in this case. Am sure either way she'll love wearing it daily. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

29 December 2021, 10:46 PM	#13
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,928	Wow, this is a perfect timepiece, gorgeous and elegant. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

28 December 2021, 04:30 AM	#2
_Gatsby_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 57	I am really liking the tank lately. This looks really elegant with diamonds. I personally do not enjoy the quartz movement, but if that is not a concern, then I think it would be a great addition next to the explorer 1

28 December 2021, 08:36 AM	#3
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,845	Great Idea!! Lovely dress watch for a lady

28 December 2021, 09:26 AM	#4
2bigalow "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: OC/Ca Posts: 320	Beautiful watch and a good choice. I gifted my wife the same watch, minus the diamonds, for Christmas. I was concerned the large model would be too big for her slight wrist, but it fit perfect.

28 December 2021, 10:32 AM	#5
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,160	Nice! My wife has a Ballon Bleu and a Tank Francaise.

28 December 2021, 11:42 AM	#6
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,156	I think the new le Must are a great new lineup. Better proportions, case and stem than the Solo. The one thing I would ask if your wife has an Explorer is is it too small at 25.5mm x 34mm?

30 December 2021, 02:16 AM	#14
Dino944 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Watch: Batman, Kermit Posts: 1,079	Its a very elegant classic. I think think the diamond version will look perfect on a woman. Maybe change the strap to alligator or calf and it will be perfect for daily wear. The strap it's on now seems a bit too much like its for evening events.

30 December 2021, 10:29 AM	#16
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,038	As a Cartier watch owner & having tried on a number of their diamond/skeleton pieces that is a very solid choice for a lady. Great contrast & entirely different look to the explorer which is ideal for a 2 watch collection White dial is classic Cartier territory, I must admit my cartier de Santos is in the blue & although the market price is higher than the white & blue is stunning, I kinda wished I got the white

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