Can A Solar-Powered Cartier Tank Be A Real Tank? | The Cartier SolarBeat Tank Must 2021

[@Jeff-if4id]

When you're buying a Cartier, you're buying the watch for its design and not the movement. I think a solar power quartz in the Tank is great. You get the gorgeous design and don't need to worry about a service or battery change for 16 years.

[@kosar193]

I agree on all your points on this particular watch. Especially if you are giving it as a gift to Your wife or side chick. They tend to not want to wind the watch and changes to the date. Perfect everyday watch!

[@MyLifeInTheDesert]

@@kosar193 something tells me you can’t get a primary chick let alone a little side action - your misogynistic humor is so Howard Stern 1999. Gross

[@montelatici]

I bought a Tank Solo XL and a Tank Must XL for the in-house 1847 MC automatic movement. And, I don't mind that my Santos Carree' has an ETA based automatic movement.

[@mazrashid6549]

@@montelatici which do you prefer and why?

[@montelatici]

@@mazrashid6549 I prefer the new 1847 MC movement, because it is an in-house Cartier movement and being more modern, it is probably has some improvements over the ETA movement in my Santos Carree' which is a 1994 model.

[@RebirthBeyond]

When a watch doesn’t have a running seconds hand then I don’t care so much if it’s quartz or mechanical. Hope to see this in person someday.

[@BonDijon]

i'm glad cartier did this, especially considering they are also a fashion house, and have a lot of buyers who are non-watch folk. A solar quartz is such a good next step.

[@Enrico-]

Define "fashion house"

[@mistermood4164]

@@Enrico- I think he meant jeweler

[@edgy8481]

Cartier is not a fashion house, it’s a high end jeweler.

[@watchespn1913]

It’s gone full circle. Quartz is considered high tech again.

[@hathaway.1166]

Yayyy! But seriously tho, an iconic watch with a solar quartz for just 2500k isn’t too bad

[@koseichampollion3348]

@@hathaway.1166 2.5 million is a lot for this …

[@felgercarb3803]

Yep, and vintage (retro) LED’s is the new black!!

[@theannouncer5538]

@@koseichampollion3348 yea that would be a bit excessive😂😂

[@e28forever30]

It is, compared to mechanical watches.

[@sanghoonlee5171]

Cartier Tank is probably the only iconic watch model right now that can get away with a quartz movement and preserve its reputation. Its size (6mm thick) sort of justifies it.

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Reputation is purely cosmetic. The internals is nothing to be proud of.

[@Seti12345]

@@BobbyDazzler888 disagree, even the quartz is an exceptionally nice movement (for a quartz obviously) and the hand wound is even more fantastic

[@pianofry1138]

Hot take but if a watch doesn't have a second hand it doesn't need a mechanical movement. Half the fun of a mechanical watch is watching the sweep and the other half is the heritage. On a two hander you don't have that constant reminder that the watch isn't mechanical so you can appreciate it for the craftsmanship and design.

[@stebesplace]

Respect to the brand on this one - great to see tech that's been around make it's way upstream. You'll always get people who hate it because it's quartz in a luxury brand, and they feel a luxury brand needs to be mechanical. But this just isn't the watch for them, and they should move on. Now if only they offered this tech in their XL size...

[@timetrooper567]

One of the most iconic, classic designs with a movement for the future. Well done Cartier!

[@metinotje]

Movement for the future? Hhahahahahhahahahah...

[@nopeitwasepilepsy4616]

U mean a type if movement that have been made at least one decade ago and can be found on many watch under $200

[@dovydasgrigas441]

If its gonna be quartz i dont see why it cant be solar

[@chuckielong1]

Cant lie i used to hate this watch thought it was weird and old fashion cuz of the dial, but time and time again i come back to it. Finally gonna pull the trigger and get this watch, it was either this or another grand seiko but this will be my everyday as it is so versatile. Ive seen people wear this with a hoodie and sweat and it look amazing….

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

yep I was torn between the two GS and Cartier also

[@edtollway3730]

I think Jack would be great as a voiceover artist. I could listen to him for hours on end.

[@stevesmith7997]

Modern take on a classic design! Nice job Cartier!

[@TheDerisavi]

Hope to see more solar quartz watches from luxury brands, without the scond hand definitely!

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

I actually like the second hand from GS quartzes

[@pepebel2809]

a brilliant alternative, it is more accurate than mechanicals, requires less maintenance and retains the Cartier aesthetic

[@metinotje]

No one wears a watch for accuracy anymore.

[@TheProdigy260592]

@@metinotje not many wear a Cartier for its movement. So in this particular situation a quartz works

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

@@metinotje I do. I think chronometric performance is something important to me in a mechanical timepiece, it shows care and finesse.

[@crabcakes4194]

I’ve always had similar watches in design to the Cartier tank so it’s clear I need this in my life.

[@bjoernaltmann]

The really attractive element here is that it has the same size and shape as the Tank Louis - unlike the Solo.

[@RedwoodAggie]

I think these are a great option from Cartier, and a real technical feat. I wonder if their bracelets fit on these models, or if they will release a bracelet variant at some point.

[@NLWerner]

I don't see why not, I think it's a really cool idea

[@shmutube]

Silly question in the title: YES, of course it can! Same great look and pretty impressive specs, materials, etc. A VERY lovely grab'n'go piece...

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I think whatever Cartier says is a real tank, is a real tank. ;)

[@carlhaluss]

Well done, Jack! Always a pleasure to see and read your watch reports! Cheers, Carl

[@gautam9]

the tank is super ! Using a two hander after a long time; dropping of the second hand seems to slow time and is more relaxing and less hectic when one looks at the watch face compared to the constantly moving second hand!

[@DiogoAmancio]

Great value proposal. Good to see Cartier innovating.

[@jimbrown2044]

I have a first generation citizen eco drive I bought in 1996 that's still running fine on its original power cell.

[@alejandroj.ramirez8208]

That gold Louis Cartier though 😍 .....

[@Yoshigamer1]

Okay. I found the perfect watch for my dad. Jlc reverso almost won. The quartz. My dad set 3 criterias. 1. Solar powered or quartz 2. Rectangular 3. Not too big.

[@Acarsfault]

He knows very well what he is talking about ...

[@andyglobe4272]

Thanks for your reporting ! Hope not mind for sharing ?! - Regards

[@planetdee3587]

If I have A quartz watch I want it to be Solar because it means nobody has to scratch the back of the case trying to get into the watch to change the battery.

[@sensational_cellar8606]

* except every 16 years

[@planetdee3587]

@@sensational_cellar8606 I can live with that.

[@tracephoto1823]

It would be easy to say, “too expensive”, but there is a measurable value to the connection with the considerable heritage of Cartier that goes beyond the construction/materials of the watch. That said, the design alone is classic and beautiful.

[@sensational_cellar8606]

Agreed. Nice to hear an opinion other than ‘spergs myopically focusing on the bill of materials.

[@tracephoto1823]

@@sensational_cellar8606 I had to look up what “sperg” meant. You might want to avoid using derogatory terms like that online these days. Could get you banned. Just a suggestion 😊

[@sensational_cellar8606]

@@tracephoto1823 Yes well, cutting humour does increasingly tend to get frowned at these days. Even so, it is quite Asperger-like to focus solely on a narrow aspect like the materials. Have a nice day 🍻

[@tracephoto1823]

@@sensational_cellar8606 Very fair point.

[@siddharthakhanna6806]

Its going to be up for sale in the Hodinkee Shop in the next hour

[@DragonSlayer850]

What is the lug width of the small and large model? Asking for those of us who likes to change straps.

[@desjon6012]

It would be good if other brands learned from this. I would happily buy a solar powered Tudor BB58 or BB36 etc.

[@davidadam1776]

A solar powered bb58 would not be very fun. I have both the solar beat and the bb58 and I think the bb58 would loose all of its charm if it was solar

[@L3GN5RW9]

More Swiss brands should make solar quartz watches. Japanese watches are great but it’s nice to have more options

[@DCTag]

Looking forward to this watch.

[@yaaxarr8977]

Too expensive but great Cartier achievement. I will go a buy a Citizen EcoD instead... Great video !

[@lettuce1305]

If the EcoDrive has a similar design and proportions to the Tank I would buy it in a heartbeat.

[@yaaxarr8977]

@@lettuce1305 functionally over design. Your call your money!

[@EdwardViaTomato]

love the juxtaposition of the Tank with the newer tech. Cartier should rotate releasing classic styles with this movement. That would help build up the luxury and fashion aspects of it.

[@nickgee7291]

I want one!!! Im excited for its release!!1 thanks for the great video!!!

[@amitd5134]

I love quartz and i wish more luxury watch brand take inspiration from tank quartz and make thier own luxury quartz watches. Luxury brand need to target the luxury quartz market it would make complete sense hasselfree and more sturdier moment.

[@Cortesevasive]

their business is to make overpriced stuff, thats why they hate quartz

[@maomao180]

Props to Cartier for using a non animal strap, gotta cop this when it's out

[@iangibson6871]

Great review and great watch!!! Cheers!!!

[@MrDowndelete]

When talk about solar watch, Eco drive from Citizen is coming to my mine.......Not sure it is a good comparison but does this Cartier solar power on par with Eco drive one or eco drive 0100?

[@mistermood4164]

Probably not

[@ClassicalProtestant]

Seiko does it: entry level. Cartier does it: legendary lol 🤦🏽‍♂️ smh.

[@ComicalSatania]

It's a sad reality we live in

[@markjonz]

Which Seiko has hidden solar? (genuine question)

[@sensational_cellar8606]

…But Cartier have done it whilst maintaining the classic Tank Louis design with no compromises.

[@ClassicalProtestant]

Hidden? I don’t believe any have any hidden…

[@ClassicalProtestant]

But the fact they’d hide it makes it even worse sheesh

[@nepats3669]

Seiko and Casio having been doing this for 25 years. Hodinkee: *crickets* Cartier does it, Hodinkee: THIS IS A REVOLUTION LETS PUT THIS MOVEMENT IN TRAVEL CLOCK!

[@HHIto]

"No longer in our inventory" - Cartier

[@sensational_cellar8606]

It’s been delayed and I heard it’s coming out late October 2021 now

[@yahyas]

@@sensational_cellar8606 It is december and none to see yet

[@gobanssibia4057]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR TO LONG

[@audemarspiguet4237]

The coloured dial Must watches are most interesting

[@Nick-wc2ul]

No date no small seconds. For me it is just like a dress watch should be. But i would like an XL model as well. Also i would like the option of an automatic Tank with no date and seconds hand.

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Priced like crazy for what you're getting.

[@RechargeAndRevolt]

What would you recommend?

[@Mega-zi7ys]

​​​@@RechargeAndRevolt u really want a tank shaped watch I'd go jlc Reverso manual wind. You don't need to get the duoface.. Just the single face without the small seconds is nice already and far superior to this quartz tank.

[@RechargeAndRevolt]

@@Mega-zi7ys JLC Is nice but for me in Canada, it is double the price of a Cartier Tank...

[@Mega-zi7ys]

@@RechargeAndRevolt ahhh ok you're call buddy 😀 but what's inside that tank solar is nothing horological interesting . Whereas the JLC though needing more regular maintenance, is a pure mechanical wonder. But it will all boil down to your priorities and needs. Jlc reverso monoface is much more interesting at the same time requiring more maintenance costs in the long run. As to the solar quartz I reckon less maintenance, maybe 5-6yr battery replacement? Anyway hope this helps.

[@MarioRafaelM]

Seiko pulled a homage solar tank way before this.

[@brads1545]

And it looks second rate.

[@DCTag]

Finally got one.

[@SuperFrederik88]

Hi, I am curious about this piece as an everyday watch. I work in an office, but do wash dishes, clean the house, experience rain showers etc. Do you think the 30m water resistance is enough? Is the Solar movement less prone to be affected by being knocked around? Thank you

[@Cortesevasive]

Its very bad only splash resistance. You cant submerge it into water.

[@edotedy]

Seiko SUP880 be like 👀

[@notinuse1233]

I think the most under appreciated aspect of this watch is the lack of animal leather. As a vegan watch collector I will be buying this one for sure

[@KennyVo120]

I've nothing but terrible experiences so far with finding proper good vegan leather, great news that this watch comes on a vegan band.

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

I'd say try and find a different material alternative like silicone, rubber, resin etc

[@Acarsfault]

It looks like it’s already discontinued. No more present on Cartier website. Reasons? - teething issues maybe - the battery will last 16 years .... and after 16+1 will Cattier be able to follow up with battery replacement?

[@TheProdigy260592]

My question is do people want to buy a Cartier tank for its movement or the look. If it’s for the look than who cares if it’s quartz powered by solar?

[@kosar193]

When are these supposed to be available?

[@earthenjadis8199]

Won't get a single sale in the English market unfortunately... They'll all be returned for being defective.

[@AliasEveWatches]

I want it 😍

[@okinawapunter]

Many business people want quartz watches.

[@Jeter23]

All the love for the tank but I prefer a Pasha De Cartier it's like a dive watch and a dress watch put together

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

I think that's my least favourite design idk it looks dated, yet the rest of the shapes really don't.

[@DonLee1980]

it's been over half a year, why is the watch still not out?

[@CarlosGarcia-kx6hd]

I am waiting as well, the new must tanks are out but where is the solarbeat?

[@HerfingPug]

Marvellous.

[@pistonburner6448]

So after 16 years how much will it cost to do the "big service" which includes replacing the battery?

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

Probably 100 bucks? They could clean the internals too

[@Cortesevasive]

simple battery exchange is listed at 40-80eur at Cartier, Their capacitor probably would cost like 100-500eur

[@pistonburner6448]

@@Cortesevasive Thanks for that info! That's reasonable.

[@L.A.C_Santos]

Great video. What a beauty.

[@thefreshestprince89]

Might of missed this but how long does it last once fully charged up? If you're only using this for night time black tie events, wondering if you'd get enough charge.

[@sensational_cellar8606]

Probably a few months

[@ballsteinyts]

Was this the Large or Small model?

[@OngoGablogian185]

I love it, but I can buy the same one from Seiko for ten percent of the price. Hard to see where the value comes in.

[@matthewcalhoun8738]

I don’t see this ever being effective in wartime

[@almcl9391]

Well said

[@edwardtang1977]

Tank watches had to ne yellow gold for me.

[@CubanBBQ]

When does it launch???

[@mistermood4164]

I think November

[@sensational_cellar8606]

September

[@TheRamarsetya]

A premium Seiko SUP880

[@fabreezethefaintinggoat5484]

Great

[@nezabytes]

I'm sick of automatic watches. I want my watch to work. I don't want a fancy wind up toy. I fully embrace solar quartz! My friends hate automatic watches too...the few that wear them.

[@k9kymmy]

Well its now September 30th and STILL no sign of this watch in UK. What is happening

[@everglow1767]

same in Korea

[@HimanshuChintalapudi]

Same in America!

[@everglow1767]

@@HimanshuChintalapudi So I just bought a normal tank must.

[@everglow1767]

@@HimanshuChintalapudi I visited four times and barely bought it. The popularity of tankmust in Korea is unbelievable. fxxk

[@JS-ev4xc]

Solar power is definitely a welcome. Seiko has a $100 solar power Tank homage for years. However 16yrs batt life is not ideal, Casio watch running on merely 2016 button batt already can last for 10yrs, not to mention it's Tough Solar that should run 〉20yrs.

[@SweeetClarissa]

So it can last 16 years … does that mean you recharge it under the sun? I’m so confused.

[@michaelsorrentino3346]

24hrs sitting in the sunlight can charge the battery for months- it’s cool. My solar Seiko SNE divers have seconds per month accuracy and are the most accurate watches I own.. Cool watch, but I’m happy with my Solo Quartz. Like many have commented it doesn’t have a seconds hand anyways so accuracy isn’t really an issue. I do like it’s updated.

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

@@michaelsorrentino3346 sounds nice bro. Most solar watches don't need 24 hours under the sun, usually like 4-5hrs max lol

[@silveriver9]

@@michaelsorrentino3346 24hrs sitting in the sun would deff damage the dial.

[@Cortesevasive]

@@silveriver9 NO it wouldnt

[@drewski5150]

No objections to the solar movement, but I'm gutted that we've lost the flatter design of the Tank Solo to get to this. I really hope the resurrect the Solo someday.

[@KTZ_86]

This should be a segway into presenting Seiko Astron models. These are high end finished (built quality and material, featuring zaratsu polishing like on the GS) quartz solar + gps (for precise time accuracy) movements, with very attractive sports looks, built from anything from stainless steel, to titanium and ceramics and even higher end models that feature gold and/or diamonds. They start at around 1500 usd and go all the way up to 5-6000.

[@niallvbrennan6629]

How would you compare the Cartier Tank to the JLC Reverso?☘

[@RK-ti2qq]

I have 2 Reversos and 3 tanks. The Reversos are thicker (mine are extra thick because they are both dual face Reversos). Reversos offer more diversity of dials (styles, colors, markers etc). My Tanks are all mechanical hand winders-2 of them have JLC movements. I often compare them and thank God I don't need to sell a watch because I really couldn't choose one over the other.

[@niallvbrennan6629]

@@RK-ti2qq Thank you,Robert. What a freat collection you have👍☘

[@bwcastillo]

Lorde should get this watch.

[@libanlyon6282]

Best Watch of Universe

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Rather get a jlc Reverso Way overpriced for this piece.. Just tried it on, no Contest vs a reverso

[@ncc-pr8po]

@@Mega-zi7ys Two completely different price points and watches.. The JLC is not worth 7000 AUD more than the tank.

[@Mega-zi7ys]

@@ncc-pr8po the solar tank is not the Louie Cartier Tank. Totally different animals. The tank Louie Cartier had a respectable Frederic Piguet movement. This solar quartz is a joke

[@user-qq7yc1qp8z]

a solar-powered watch? I'm sitting at home all the time, how am I supposed to charge it? xD

[@mistermood4164]

With indoor lighting

[@alexl9986]

Great watch, interesting review but this watch doesn't go along with saggy jeans or hipster outfit that is shown on the picture. This timepiece represents a classic design and saying that it goes with sports wear is wrong.

[@amypeterson4615]

Planform areawise, it's about 12% SMALLER than its regular quartz, "Tank Solo" brother, but 1mm thicker than the Solo. I suppose the Solo will be discontinued soon, if not already. I wish Cartier would produce a thin rubber strap for this model. Hublot proved decades ago that rubber and luxury watches go together.

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

I don't think rubber is part of their ethos as a jeweler though. Hublots moto is fusion of materials, not being elegant

[@sensational_cellar8606]

Wonder if these new plant-based straps can be bought separately to use on older tank models? Wonder how long it’ll take until animal skin can be grown in a lab? Prohibitively expensive right now but surely that’s the future.

[@HardePeople]

The future seems great, what’s not to like about plant-based straps and solar powered watches, right?

[@RK-ti2qq]

I recently bought a watch strap made from apple skin. I love it. Looks and feels great.

[@felipeestrada6389]

Precio ?💸💸

[@MasterOfNone88]

Coming from 7/5/2024 - These Watches are Now $3,300. yeah. $3,300. no longer $2,600. lol

[@mLi75]

so they saw what Seiko did and said yes?

[@brads1545]

Except in a design package that isn’t ugly.

[@nathanf1934]

@@brads1545 haha so true!

[@mLi75]

Hodinkee hadn't a word to say. Speaks of the many agendas some of these KZbin channels have, "Rather fantastically"

[@tertommy]

Bought from Amazon warehouse for $74.00 a Seiko Men's SUP880.

[@LiveCustoms]

Will the watch be easy to service/renew battery in 16 years however? If so, kinda seems like a no brainer. No one buys a cartier tank for its movement.

[@TwentyOne_Five]

Is this a hoax?

[@oscarlarsen7561]

It is just a worse Gshock-5610

[@steveneumeyer681]

that model is not as ugly as i imagined

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

Nope

[@johnbalian874]

😀

[@Bryanseptian09]

no cartier no

[@chapmanfx8104]

Solar a step to far for me, what's next digital display

[@3bs11]

I see nothing wrong with the Zeitwerk.

[@chapmanfx8104]

@@3bs11 I'm looking forward to their lcd with back-light version :)

[@Mega-zi7ys]

Way overpriced... compared it to a reverso. No contest at all.. reverso wins hands down

[@lexidium8278]

A lovely watch no doubt but in all honesty it's a two hundred dollar watch and you pay another 2000 for the name . . . but isn't that true of so many things today.

[@Lucy-Luc-Lu-L]

True. A rolex is a $1000 watch for $10000. Don't get me even started with the pateks ;)

[@metinotje]

@@Lucy-Luc-Lu-L It depends how you see the 1000 dollar.

[@mLi75]

Hodinkee sad