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AHG · 19 May 2023, 06:20 AM

Just obtained the newest Tank Louis. Lovely and classic watch. I've noticed the crown is a bit difficult to pull out? Have others had a similar experience.

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enjoythemusic · 19 May 2023, 07:00 AM

Probably due to it being a very new gasket/o-ring. If it is reeeeally too hard, might need a dab of 'lube' from the watchmaker. If it is only just kinda hard, give it a few years of wear and tear to loosen up.. and then eventually off to service for a refreshing :)

AMAZING timepiece!!! You can never go wrong with a Cartier Tank :)

texasmade · 19 May 2023, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AHG

Just obtained the newest Tank Louis. Lovely and classic watch. I've noticed the crown is a bit difficult to pull out? Have others had a similar experience.

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Great looking watch!

How hard is this to wind? I have the Tank Americain L in steel and that thing is impossible to wind if I let the watch die.

myk7000 · 19 May 2023, 07:13 AM

Considered getting this watch for a while. How large is your wrist if you don't mind me asking? And how does the original strap fit?

AHG · 19 May 2023, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by texasmade

Great looking watch!

How hard is this to wind? I have the Tank Americain L in steel and that thing is impossible to wind if I let the watch die.

It's on the harder side but definitely not overly "tight".

MichelleP · 19 May 2023, 08:24 AM

Love it. I've been thinking about getting one for awhile. Congratulations

AHG · 19 May 2023, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by myk7000

Considered getting this watch for a while. How large is your wrist if you don't mind me asking? And how does the original strap fit?

Great question. I have a 6.25in wrist. As in all pictures, the watch looks bigger than it is and in person is smaller and more elegant. Even though it is a small watch, I have to use the last hole of the strap. Therefore, I have a short strap on order. The standard strap is fine, but I prefer to have it fit perfectly using one of the middle holes.

Interesting the Santos Dumont Large has a strap that fits perfectly on my small wrist.

WatchTimes · 19 May 2023, 08:30 AM

I LOVE this watch!
I really want a W1551451 but may have to settle for this one!

Dino944 · 19 May 2023, 09:55 AM

Congrats! The Tank Louis Cartier is a real classic. It's such a versatile watch and very easy to dress up or dress down. I've had mine for over a decade and I love it. Wishing you many years of enjoyment from your new watch.

AEC · 19 May 2023, 03:12 PM

Very cool piece

Looks great on your wrist

Pulling the crown on my Tank Must XL Auto takes a decisive tug. It seems like it wants to be pulled out very straight, so using the fingernails of my index finger and thumb to tug it in a balanced fashion works best.

AHG · 20 May 2023, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AEC

Very cool piece

Looks great on your wrist

Pulling the crown on my Tank Must XL Auto takes a decisive tug. It seems like it wants to be pulled out very straight, so using the fingernails of my index finger and thumb to tug it in a balanced fashion works best.

Great photo. Thanks for the input.

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Justindo · 20 May 2023, 01:31 PM

Congratulations! This is my favorite regular current production Cartier. It's a great size and I really like the dial. My wife wants one and I see one in her future this year.

AHG · 23 May 2023, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by texasmade

Great looking watch!

How hard is this to wind? I have the Tank Americain L in steel and that thing is impossible to wind if I let the watch die.

Update on the winding. There is significant resistance like you stated. The power reserve was excellent. Mine lasted approximately 40hr. I believe it's rated for 38hr.

bullies · 23 May 2023, 02:59 AM

Gorgeous and classy piece, congrats

Calatrava r · 23 May 2023, 05:27 AM

Beautiful watch. Congrats.

Benzsiam · 9 June 2023, 03:15 AM

Wow, gorgeous timepiece, Congrats!

Is this large model (WGTA0011), 33.7mm x 25.5mm?

RW16610 · 9 June 2023, 11:43 AM

Truly one of the most elegant watches, congrats!

htm998 · 9 June 2023, 12:26 PM

That's gorgeous.

The word perfect comes to mind when I look at this watch.

Congrats!

carlmartin · 9 June 2023, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AHG

Just obtained the newest Tank Louis. Lovely and classic watch. I've noticed the crown is a bit difficult to pull out? Have others had a similar experience.

Same experience with mine (from May -23). Really difficult to pull out (and push in).

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Originally Posted by myk7000

Considered getting this watch for a while. How large is your wrist if you don't mind me asking? And how does the original strap fit?

I have close to 7.3in (18.5cm) and the original strap fits great. Though I like the watch better on a casual strap and molequin medium is too short (but looks good)

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Originally Posted by texasmade

Great looking watch!

How hard is this to wind? I have the Tank Americain L in steel and that thing is impossible to wind if I let the watch die.

Absolute pain to wind. On multiple occasions I have come to the conclusion that it’s fully wound only to have it die after 12hrs or so. Close to 40hrs when actually fully wound though.

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Wow, gorgeous timepiece, Congrats!

Is this large model (WGTA0011), 33.7mm x 25.5mm?

Both OPs and mine are of that ref

brandrea · 9 June 2023, 11:15 PM

Very nice, classic indeed

Big congratulations

Largoshark · 10 June 2023, 02:29 AM

I love this watch! I’ve got my eye on it, but might be out of my price range at the moment. I wish there were more mechanical/automatic options in the traditional Tank line up…just this one and the XL I believe. Not that both aren’t gorgeous. The XL is just a bit bigger than I would prefer.

carlmartin · 10 June 2023, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Largoshark

I love this watch! I’ve got my eye on it, but might be out of my price range at the moment. I wish there were more mechanical/automatic options in the traditional Tank line up…just this one and the XL I believe. Not that both aren’t gorgeous. The XL is just a bit bigger than I would prefer.

Don’t underestimate the Tank Must (I have that one too). It’s serious bang for the buck with regards to classic design. I didn’t think I would like it due to the quartz movement but came to love the idea of having a grab and go watch that always keep the time and does so with style.

Benzsiam · 11 June 2023, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by carlmartin

Same experience with mine (from May -23). Really difficult to pull out (and push in).

I have close to 7.3in (18.5cm) and the original strap fits great. Though I like the watch better on a casual strap and molequin medium is too short (but looks good)

Absolute pain to wind. On multiple occasions I have come to the conclusion that it’s fully wound only to have it die after 12hrs or so. Close to 40hrs when actually fully wound though.

Both OPs and mine are of that ref

Thanks!

1William · 12 June 2023, 12:05 AM

Congratulations.

daveo5 · 20 June 2023, 03:21 AM

Here’s another Tank. The SolarBeat. Fits great on my wrist.

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nickorette · 20 June 2023, 04:22 AM

Congrats, a classic. You have good taste

Flying Clog · 21 June 2023, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AHG

Just obtained the newest Tank Louis. Lovely and classic watch. I've noticed the crown is a bit difficult to pull out? Have others had a similar experience.

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For the uninitiated - what model is this ?

Largoshark · 21 June 2023, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Clog

For the uninitiated - what model is this ?

Tank Louis - Large size in rose gold with manual wind movement.

Benzsiam · 21 June 2023, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Clog

For the uninitiated - what model is this ?

I think this is large model (WGTA0011), 33.7mm x 25.5mm.

Flying Clog · 22 June 2023, 03:08 AM

Thanks all. Really a thing of beauty. I like the shape, the dial - just not sure if it's a little small and the W1560017 might be a better fit although misses that stunning dial.

Had looked at a Solarbeat but missed that boat.

19 May 2023, 06:20 AM	#1
AHG "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250	Cartier Tank Louis Just obtained the newest Tank Louis. Lovely and classic watch. I've noticed the crown is a bit difficult to pull out? Have others had a similar experience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 May 2023, 07:00 AM	#2
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,451	Probably due to it being a very new gasket/o-ring. If it is reeeeally too hard, might need a dab of 'lube' from the watchmaker. If it is only just kinda hard, give it a few years of wear and tear to loosen up.. and then eventually off to service for a refreshing :) AMAZING timepiece!!! You can never go wrong with a Cartier Tank :) __________________ __________________ “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.

19 May 2023, 08:30 AM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,452	I LOVE this watch! I really want a W1551451 but may have to settle for this one! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

23 May 2023, 02:59 AM	#14
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,431	Gorgeous and classy piece, congrats __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

9 June 2023, 03:15 AM	#16
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,922	Wow, gorgeous timepiece, Congrats! Is this large model (WGTA0011), 33.7mm x 25.5mm? __________________ 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,

19 May 2023, 07:13 AM	#4
myk7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Watch: ♛ & ✠ Posts: 244	Considered getting this watch for a while. How large is your wrist if you don't mind me asking? And how does the original strap fit?

19 May 2023, 08:24 AM	#6
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,108	Love it. I've been thinking about getting one for awhile. Congratulations

19 May 2023, 09:55 AM	#9
Dino944 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Watch: Batman, Kermit Posts: 1,072	Congrats! The Tank Louis Cartier is a real classic. It's such a versatile watch and very easy to dress up or dress down. I've had mine for over a decade and I love it. Wishing you many years of enjoyment from your new watch.

19 May 2023, 03:12 PM	#10
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,246	Very cool piece Looks great on your wrist Pulling the crown on my Tank Must XL Auto takes a decisive tug. It seems like it wants to be pulled out very straight, so using the fingernails of my index finger and thumb to tug it in a balanced fashion works best.

20 May 2023, 01:31 PM	#12
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Congratulations! This is my favorite regular current production Cartier. It's a great size and I really like the dial. My wife wants one and I see one in her future this year.

23 May 2023, 05:27 AM	#15
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,600	Beautiful watch. Congrats.

9 June 2023, 11:43 AM	#17
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,970	Truly one of the most elegant watches, congrats!

9 June 2023, 12:26 PM	#18
htm998 Banned Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: USA Posts: 50	That's gorgeous. The word perfect comes to mind when I look at this watch. Congrats!

9 June 2023, 11:15 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,713	Very nice, classic indeed Big congratulations

10 June 2023, 02:29 AM	#21
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,753	I love this watch! I’ve got my eye on it, but might be out of my price range at the moment. I wish there were more mechanical/automatic options in the traditional Tank line up…just this one and the XL I believe. Not that both aren’t gorgeous. The XL is just a bit bigger than I would prefer.

12 June 2023, 12:05 AM	#24
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Congratulations.

20 June 2023, 03:21 AM	#25
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,329	Here’s another Tank. The SolarBeat. Fits great on my wrist. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

20 June 2023, 04:22 AM	#26
nickorette "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 256	Congrats, a classic. You have good taste __________________ IWC: Portuguese Min. Repeater, Pilot 36, Pallweber RG, Vintage Pilot's, Ingenieur Patek: 5098P, 5738R, 5120G, 5172G JLC: Reverso Classic, Duomètre, Polaris Memovox 50th, MUTM Enamel AP: 15450 Lange: Lange 1, Copper Blue, Richard Lange, 1815 Up/Down Rolex: 116000, 116520, 126655, 124060, 116505, 228238 Panerai: Luminor 676 Omega: Aqua Terra, SM 300, Museum N°10, SM 321, CK 859 Cartier: Santos Medium, Tank LC VC: Cornes De Vache, Triple Calendrier, 222, 4300V/120R FPJ: CS LF: Classic Micro Rotor

22 June 2023, 03:08 AM	#30
Flying Clog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 356	Thanks all. Really a thing of beauty. I like the shape, the dial - just not sure if it's a little small and the W1560017 might be a better fit although misses that stunning dial. Had looked at a Solarbeat but missed that boat.

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