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Wesley Crusher · 18 November 2018, 05:06 AM

Hey all,

I've been thinking of adding a Cartier for a while now. Years ago when I was barely getting into watches, I didn't think much of Cartier, but as I learned more about the brand, I definitely grained a strong appreciation. For sure Cartier is focused on design first and technical details second, but that doesn't bother me. Many of their designs are, IMO, superb and the brand has such a rich history.

My favorite Cartier watches are the ones from the CPCP line which was in existence from 1998-2008. CPCP was focused on honoring Cartier's historical designs, finishing them to a very high standard (Did you know that the dials on the CPCP watches are solid gold?), and fitting them with amazing movements. When CPCP ended, Cartier created FWM (Fine Watch Making), their new high-end line. Unlike CPCP, FWM focuses on modern design and their movements are all in-house.

The CPCP watches are hard to come by because they were all released in limited quantities. Some were numbered editions (some as low as 50 pieces), but even the ones that were not numbered were created in low quantities (it's thought to be no more than 300 pieces or so). When I saw this beauty pop up for sale, I knew that I had to have it.

My first Cartier:

The Tank Basculante is simply a joy to wear. It's compact, but the gold adds very nice weight. It feels substantial. Cartier did not refer to the Tank Basculante as an ultra-thin watch, but at only 6mm thick, I'd consider it an ultra-thin watch. And speaking of thin, the beautifully finished F. Piguet movement is only 2.1mm thin!

Pictures do not do this watch justice. It is a real stunner in person and I am happy to call it mine.

Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend!

Wes

nick c · 18 November 2018, 05:39 AM

Wow, this one is stunning, congratulations

Brew · 18 November 2018, 06:45 AM

Stunning and timeless. Absolutely beautiful. Congrats.

Wesley Crusher · 19 November 2018, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

Wow, this one is stunning, congratulations

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

Stunning and timeless. Absolutely beautiful. Congrats.

Thank you guys! It is a lovely watch.

I am on the hunt for a few other CPCP pieces, but they’re offered for sale so infrequently that it may be a long wait. Could be a week, could be 5 years... who knows. For now, I sure will enjoy this piece.

KSBill · 19 November 2018, 01:43 AM

capote · 19 November 2018, 03:21 AM

Looks great, I really like Cartier’s tanks

Justindo · 19 November 2018, 03:39 AM

Great looking Cartier! Congratulations. The CPCP collection was Cartier's high point in watches, in my opinion. It's too bad they discontinued the line, as the replacements have not measured up to them.

tonupbklyn · 19 November 2018, 03:49 AM

ugh, love this watch..so jealous! congrats on a great find.

i had been on the search for this particular model in the past...the one with the fisheye caseback. unfortrunately was unable to find one, but particularly happy with the one i ‘settled’ for....

SearChart · 19 November 2018, 04:19 AM

Awesome piece Wes! Congratulations

vladamir15 · 19 November 2018, 10:57 AM

Wow! Great looking watch!

The best cartier ive probably seen

GradyPhilpott · 19 November 2018, 04:13 PM

myporsche · 19 November 2018, 07:12 PM

Beautiful and classy watch, congrats.

Psmith · 19 November 2018, 09:04 PM

Congrats

1William · 19 November 2018, 10:10 PM

Congratulations. I, like you, appreciate Cartier for what it is.

GB-man · 20 November 2018, 04:04 PM

That’s very cool! Enjoy it buddy

joli160 · 20 November 2018, 04:28 PM

Very beautiful

AK797 · 21 November 2018, 01:47 AM

Very nice, I used to have a Tank and it was very classy.

Jizzie001 · 21 November 2018, 02:20 AM

Absolutely stunning, Congrats

Wesley Crusher · 21 November 2018, 02:53 AM

Thanks, all.

The watch really feels amazing on the wrist. It’s so thin. Just a pleasure to wear.

BNA/LION · 21 November 2018, 03:03 AM

Congratulations!

18 November 2018, 05:06 AM	#1
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	My New Cartier Hey all, I've been thinking of adding a Cartier for a while now. Years ago when I was barely getting into watches, I didn't think much of Cartier, but as I learned more about the brand, I definitely grained a strong appreciation. For sure Cartier is focused on design first and technical details second, but that doesn't bother me. Many of their designs are, IMO, superb and the brand has such a rich history. My favorite Cartier watches are the ones from the CPCP line which was in existence from 1998-2008. CPCP was focused on honoring Cartier's historical designs, finishing them to a very high standard (Did you know that the dials on the CPCP watches are solid gold?), and fitting them with amazing movements. When CPCP ended, Cartier created FWM (Fine Watch Making), their new high-end line. Unlike CPCP, FWM focuses on modern design and their movements are all in-house. The CPCP watches are hard to come by because they were all released in limited quantities. Some were numbered editions (some as low as 50 pieces), but even the ones that were not numbered were created in low quantities (it's thought to be no more than 300 pieces or so). When I saw this beauty pop up for sale, I knew that I had to have it. My first Cartier: The Tank Basculante is simply a joy to wear. It's compact, but the gold adds very nice weight. It feels substantial. Cartier did not refer to the Tank Basculante as an ultra-thin watch, but at only 6mm thick, I'd consider it an ultra-thin watch. And speaking of thin, the beautifully finished F. Piguet movement is only 2.1mm thin! Pictures do not do this watch justice. It is a real stunner in person and I am happy to call it mine. Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend! Wes

19 November 2018, 10:57 AM	#10
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	Wow! Great looking watch! The best cartier ive probably seen __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

19 November 2018, 04:13 PM	#11
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 November 2018, 09:04 PM	#13
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

20 November 2018, 04:04 PM	#15
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	That’s very cool! Enjoy it buddy __________________

18 November 2018, 05:39 AM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Wow, this one is stunning, congratulations

18 November 2018, 06:45 AM	#3
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Stunning and timeless. Absolutely beautiful. Congrats.

19 November 2018, 01:43 AM	#5
KSBill "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: Topeka, Kansas Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 111

19 November 2018, 03:21 AM	#6
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Looks great, I really like Cartier’s tanks

19 November 2018, 03:39 AM	#7
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Great looking Cartier! Congratulations. The CPCP collection was Cartier's high point in watches, in my opinion. It's too bad they discontinued the line, as the replacements have not measured up to them.

19 November 2018, 03:49 AM	#8
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	ugh, love this watch..so jealous! congrats on a great find. i had been on the search for this particular model in the past...the one with the fisheye caseback. unfortrunately was unable to find one, but particularly happy with the one i ‘settled’ for....

19 November 2018, 07:12 PM	#12
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Beautiful and classy watch, congrats.

19 November 2018, 10:10 PM	#14
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Congratulations. I, like you, appreciate Cartier for what it is.

20 November 2018, 04:28 PM	#16
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,342	Very beautiful __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

21 November 2018, 01:47 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	Very nice, I used to have a Tank and it was very classy.

21 November 2018, 02:20 AM	#18
Jizzie001 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: United States Posts: 113	Absolutely stunning, Congrats

21 November 2018, 02:53 AM	#19
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Thanks, all. The watch really feels amazing on the wrist. It’s so thin. Just a pleasure to wear.

21 November 2018, 03:03 AM	#20
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,193	My New Cartier Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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