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daveo5 · 17 February 2023, 06:36 AM

Granted a lot of people do not view Cartier as a watch manufacturer. Mention Cartier and gorgeous pieces of jewelry come to mind. In the past six months my view of Cartier has changed. They are a watch manufacturer, in fact the third largest in Switzerland following Rolex and Omega. What’s changed my mind is the ownership of two different Tank models. The W. G. Tank Francaise is an automatic with date. Mine is the large, men’s size model. My other Tank is the SolarBeat. Again I have the large size. It is only in stainless steel. Unique, even though a quartz, is the battery. Good for 16 years! Developed in-house. It is a two hand only watch, nothing else. The name SolarBeat comes from the fact the battery is charged through the dial, with any light source. The strap is vegan, 40% apple peelings. Cartier in the past few years has taken to developing in-house movements.

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MichelleP · 17 February 2023, 10:27 AM

I've become a Cartier fan over the last couple years. I have the Santos medium and Tank Must Blue. Would love a Tank Louis gold with the manual wind movement someday.

AEC · 17 February 2023, 12:02 PM

I'm enjoying the honeymoon with my Tank Must XL Automatic

Old Expat Beast · 17 February 2023, 12:31 PM

Didn't Cartier basically invent the wristwatch 120 years ago? I'd gladly own and wear a Santos or Tank.

denmanproject · 17 February 2023, 12:50 PM

Cartier has more watchmaking history in it’s small second hand than most do in their whole catalogue

aczaja10 · 17 February 2023, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AEC

I'm enjoying the honeymoon with my Tank Must XL Automatic

I really really like this model. It looks great on your wrist.

daveo5 · 18 February 2023, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Didn't Cartier basically invent the wristwatch 120 years ago? I'd gladly own and wear a Santos or Tank.

Your right, Cartier developed the Santos model for his friend who was a pilot.

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INC · 18 February 2023, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by daveo5

Your right, Cartier developed the Santos model for his friend who was a pilot.

And actually that's why these watches are still called (Alberto) Santos-Dumont

BillA · 18 February 2023, 07:51 AM

Bought this bad boy about a year ago, flies under the radar, so comfy, never used the gator strap….

brandrea · 18 February 2023, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Didn't Cartier basically invent the wristwatch 120 years ago? I'd gladly own and wear a Santos or Tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo5

Your right, Cartier developed the Santos model for his friend who was a pilot.

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Originally Posted by INC

And actually that's why these watches are still called (Alberto) Santos-Dumont

This is why I love this place … thanks for the education, did not know this

BillA · 18 February 2023, 07:59 AM

My son just bought this one….

wesdaniel · 18 February 2023, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BillA

My son just bought this one….

It's a beauty. I have the blue bezel, white dial version and I love it. It came with the stainless bracelet and a blue rubber strap, but, I negotiated to get a blue alligator/lizard strap in addition and it looks AMAZING on it.

Cartier makes some beautiful time pieces and they're very respectful of their clients. Great customer service.

Kinnakeet · 18 February 2023, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BillA

My son just bought this one….

So nice. My husband strongly considered that style just recently but decided on the TT version. I expect it won’t be long and before he gets that one as well. The Santos is so historic. Cartier makes very nice watches. The bracelet on the Santos is amazing. And for those that don’t know, the steel on the TT model is a higher grade than Rolex uses.

tedo · 18 February 2023, 12:04 PM

One of my favorites…

1William · 19 February 2023, 01:14 AM

I just picked up the Tank Must XL yesterday and my wife took it immediately and wore it out. Great watch and I hope I get to wear it at some point.

Kinnakeet · 19 February 2023, 04:54 AM

Saw a Cartier billboard today featuring the SS Santos, in Orlando. Very common to see Rolex and Breitling but don’t often see Cartier. I know through my AD and from what I’ve seen that Cartier is hard from them to keep in stock right now.

Kinnakeet · 19 February 2023, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I just picked up the Tank Must XL yesterday and my wife took it immediately and wore it out. Great watch and I hope I get to wear it at some point.

Congrats!

yorkzilla · 19 February 2023, 07:36 AM

Recently purchased my first Cartier

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JTL31 · 19 February 2023, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I just picked up the Tank Must XL yesterday and my wife took it immediately and wore it out. Great watch and I hope I get to wear it at some point.

Congratulations William, or to your wife maybe.

PPFANBOY · 19 February 2023, 11:31 AM

I also recently started appreciating Cartier. I just bought this platinum Santos Dumont.

GST15 · 19 February 2023, 01:53 PM

Love my Santos large. Bought the ADLC rubber strap to change to a more sporty look!!

GST15 · 19 February 2023, 02:02 PM

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AEC · 19 February 2023, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I just picked up the Tank Must XL yesterday and my wife took it immediately and wore it out. Great watch and I hope I get to wear it at some point.

Excerpted from the lyrics to "Some Girls" by the Rolling Stones:

"...yeah, French girls they want Cartier, Italian girls want cars
American girls want everything in the world you can possibly imagine!...

Matteo E · 19 February 2023, 11:01 PM

I wish they had more options with Arabic numerals or simply baton indices, I just don’t like Roman.

Reign · 21 February 2023, 09:48 AM

They have great openworked movements even if they’re not hand finished and great case designs

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BLACKHORSE 6 · 21 February 2023, 02:42 PM

IMHO, Cartier is killing it right now. They have a very strong lineup.

Armis · 21 February 2023, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PPFANBOY

I also recently started appreciating Cartier. I just bought this platinum Santos Dumont.

This one is my favorite! Excellent choice

LoanLOL · 21 February 2023, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

This is why I love this place … thanks for the education, did not know this

Actually I believe Cartier only came up with the first wristwatch for men !

It was already a thing for women

1William · 21 February 2023, 10:39 PM

Finally got some wrist time with my wife's new Cartier Tank Must XL. That was a joke but she has commandeered this watch. My first Cartier and I do like it.

JTL31 · 22 February 2023, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

This is why I love this place … thanks for the education, did not know this

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Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

So nice. And for those that don’t know, the steel on the TT model is a higher grade than Rolex uses.

By viewing this forum I learn a lot. More so than on the Rolex forum with all the investment & is it safe threads. It’s nice to read Peter’s educational posts though. Michelle, your depth of knowledge on watches is always appreciated when you share.

Cartier is indeed a special brand with lots of history behind it.

17 February 2023, 06:36 AM	#1
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,329	Am sold on Cartier Granted a lot of people do not view Cartier as a watch manufacturer. Mention Cartier and gorgeous pieces of jewelry come to mind. In the past six months my view of Cartier has changed. They are a watch manufacturer, in fact the third largest in Switzerland following Rolex and Omega. What’s changed my mind is the ownership of two different Tank models. The W. G. Tank Francaise is an automatic with date. Mine is the large, men’s size model. My other Tank is the SolarBeat. Again I have the large size. It is only in stainless steel. Unique, even though a quartz, is the battery. Good for 16 years! Developed in-house. It is a two hand only watch, nothing else. The name SolarBeat comes from the fact the battery is charged through the dial, with any light source. The strap is vegan, 40% apple peelings. Cartier in the past few years has taken to developing in-house movements. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

17 February 2023, 12:31 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,456	Didn't Cartier basically invent the wristwatch 120 years ago? I'd gladly own and wear a Santos or Tank. __________________ _______________________

19 February 2023, 07:36 AM	#18
yorkzilla "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Real Name: Greg Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 287	Recently purchased my first Cartier Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Rolexes, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breguet, Blancpain, Omegas, Breitling, Zenith, Cartier, Heuers, Longines, Bell & Ross, Laco, Doxa, Zodiac, Glycine, Movado, Seikos, Casios, Victorinox, and Tugaris.

19 February 2023, 11:31 AM	#20
PPFANBOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Posts: 324	I also recently started appreciating Cartier. I just bought this platinum Santos Dumont. __________________ PP, AP, VC, RM, FPJ, GF, GS, ALS, JLC, GO, Breitling, Zenith, Bulgari, Rolex, Tudor

17 February 2023, 10:27 AM	#2
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,172	I've become a Cartier fan over the last couple years. I have the Santos medium and Tank Must Blue. Would love a Tank Louis gold with the manual wind movement someday.

17 February 2023, 12:02 PM	#3
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,272	I'm enjoying the honeymoon with my Tank Must XL Automatic

17 February 2023, 12:50 PM	#5
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,385	Cartier has more watchmaking history in it’s small second hand than most do in their whole catalogue

19 February 2023, 01:14 AM	#15
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,302	I just picked up the Tank Must XL yesterday and my wife took it immediately and wore it out. Great watch and I hope I get to wear it at some point.

19 February 2023, 04:54 AM	#16
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,749	Saw a Cartier billboard today featuring the SS Santos, in Orlando. Very common to see Rolex and Breitling but don’t often see Cartier. I know through my AD and from what I’ve seen that Cartier is hard from them to keep in stock right now.

19 February 2023, 01:53 PM	#21
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,845	Love my Santos large. Bought the ADLC rubber strap to change to a more sporty look!!

19 February 2023, 02:02 PM	#22
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,845	IMG_5282.jpeg

19 February 2023, 11:01 PM	#24
Matteo E "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 367	I wish they had more options with Arabic numerals or simply baton indices, I just don’t like Roman.

21 February 2023, 09:48 AM	#25
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,192	They have great openworked movements even if they’re not hand finished and great case designs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 February 2023, 02:42 PM	#26
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,628	IMHO, Cartier is killing it right now. They have a very strong lineup.

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