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.
@kosar1933 жыл бұрын
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!
@MyLifeInTheDesert2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@montelatici2 жыл бұрын
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.
@mazrashid65492 жыл бұрын
@@montelatici which do you prefer and why?
@montelatici2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@RebirthBeyond2 жыл бұрын
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.
@BonDijon3 жыл бұрын
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-3 жыл бұрын
Define "fashion house"
@mistermood41643 жыл бұрын
@@Enrico- I think he meant jeweler
@edgy84815 ай бұрын
Cartier is not a fashion house, it’s a high end jeweler.
@watchespn19133 жыл бұрын
It’s gone full circle. Quartz is considered high tech again.
@hathaway.11662 жыл бұрын
Yayyy! But seriously tho, an iconic watch with a solar quartz for just 2500k isn’t too bad
@koseichampollion33482 жыл бұрын
@@hathaway.1166 2.5 million is a lot for this …
@felgercarb38032 жыл бұрын
Yep, and vintage (retro) LED’s is the new black!!
@theannouncer55382 жыл бұрын
@@koseichampollion3348 yea that would be a bit excessive😂😂
@e28forever30 Жыл бұрын
It is, compared to mechanical watches.
@sanghoonlee51713 жыл бұрын
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.
@BobbyDazzler8882 жыл бұрын
Reputation is purely cosmetic. The internals is nothing to be proud of.
@Seti12345 Жыл бұрын
@@BobbyDazzler888 disagree, even the quartz is an exceptionally nice movement (for a quartz obviously) and the hand wound is even more fantastic
@pianofry11382 жыл бұрын
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.
@stebesplace3 жыл бұрын
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...
@timetrooper5673 жыл бұрын
One of the most iconic, classic designs with a movement for the future. Well done Cartier!
@metinotje3 жыл бұрын
Movement for the future? Hhahahahahhahahahah...
@nopeitwasepilepsy46163 жыл бұрын
U mean a type if movement that have been made at least one decade ago and can be found on many watch under $200
@dovydasgrigas4413 жыл бұрын
If its gonna be quartz i dont see why it cant be solar
@chuckielong12 жыл бұрын
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….
@yorusuyasoul694202 жыл бұрын
yep I was torn between the two GS and Cartier also
@edtollway37302 жыл бұрын
I think Jack would be great as a voiceover artist. I could listen to him for hours on end.
@stevesmith79973 жыл бұрын
Modern take on a classic design! Nice job Cartier!
@TheDerisavi3 жыл бұрын
Hope to see more solar quartz watches from luxury brands, without the scond hand definitely!
@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx2 жыл бұрын
I actually like the second hand from GS quartzes
@pepebel28093 жыл бұрын
a brilliant alternative, it is more accurate than mechanicals, requires less maintenance and retains the Cartier aesthetic
@metinotje3 жыл бұрын
No one wears a watch for accuracy anymore.
@TheProdigy2605922 жыл бұрын
@@metinotje not many wear a Cartier for its movement. So in this particular situation a quartz works
@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx2 жыл бұрын
@@metinotje I do. I think chronometric performance is something important to me in a mechanical timepiece, it shows care and finesse.
@crabcakes41942 жыл бұрын
I’ve always had similar watches in design to the Cartier tank so it’s clear I need this in my life.
@bjoernaltmann Жыл бұрын
The really attractive element here is that it has the same size and shape as the Tank Louis - unlike the Solo.
@RedwoodAggie3 жыл бұрын
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.
@NLWerner3 жыл бұрын
I don't see why not, I think it's a really cool idea
@shmutube3 жыл бұрын
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...
@BrittPearceWatches3 жыл бұрын
I think whatever Cartier says is a real tank, is a real tank. ;)
@carlhaluss3 жыл бұрын
Well done, Jack! Always a pleasure to see and read your watch reports! Cheers, Carl
@gautam92 жыл бұрын
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!
@DiogoAmancio3 жыл бұрын
Great value proposal. Good to see Cartier innovating.
@jimbrown20443 жыл бұрын
I have a first generation citizen eco drive I bought in 1996 that's still running fine on its original power cell.
@alejandroj.ramirez82083 жыл бұрын
That gold Louis Cartier though 😍 .....
@Yoshigamer12 жыл бұрын
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.
@Acarsfault2 жыл бұрын
He knows very well what he is talking about ...
@andyglobe42724 ай бұрын
Thanks for your reporting ! Hope not mind for sharing ?! - Regards
@planetdee35873 жыл бұрын
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_cellar86063 жыл бұрын
* except every 16 years
@planetdee35873 жыл бұрын
@@sensational_cellar8606 I can live with that.
@tracephoto18233 жыл бұрын
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_cellar86063 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Nice to hear an opinion other than ‘spergs myopically focusing on the bill of materials.
@tracephoto18233 жыл бұрын
@@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_cellar86063 жыл бұрын
@@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 🍻
@tracephoto18233 жыл бұрын
@@sensational_cellar8606 Very fair point.
@siddharthakhanna68063 жыл бұрын
Its going to be up for sale in the Hodinkee Shop in the next hour
@DragonSlayer8503 жыл бұрын
What is the lug width of the small and large model? Asking for those of us who likes to change straps.
@desjon60123 жыл бұрын
It would be good if other brands learned from this. I would happily buy a solar powered Tudor BB58 or BB36 etc.
@davidadam17762 жыл бұрын
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
@L3GN5RW93 жыл бұрын
More Swiss brands should make solar quartz watches. Japanese watches are great but it’s nice to have more options
@DCTag3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to this watch.
@yaaxarr89773 жыл бұрын
Too expensive but great Cartier achievement. I will go a buy a Citizen EcoD instead... Great video !
@lettuce1305 Жыл бұрын
If the EcoDrive has a similar design and proportions to the Tank I would buy it in a heartbeat.
@yaaxarr8977 Жыл бұрын
@@lettuce1305 functionally over design. Your call your money!
@EdwardViaTomato Жыл бұрын
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.
@nickgee72913 жыл бұрын
I want one!!! Im excited for its release!!1 thanks for the great video!!!
@amitd51342 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
their business is to make overpriced stuff, thats why they hate quartz
@maomao1803 жыл бұрын
Props to Cartier for using a non animal strap, gotta cop this when it's out
@iangibson68713 жыл бұрын
Great review and great watch!!! Cheers!!!
@MrDowndelete3 жыл бұрын
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?
@mistermood41642 жыл бұрын
Probably not
@ClassicalProtestant3 жыл бұрын
Seiko does it: entry level. Cartier does it: legendary lol 🤦🏽♂️ smh.
@ComicalSatania3 жыл бұрын
It's a sad reality we live in
@markjonz3 жыл бұрын
Which Seiko has hidden solar? (genuine question)
@sensational_cellar86063 жыл бұрын
…But Cartier have done it whilst maintaining the classic Tank Louis design with no compromises.
@ClassicalProtestant3 жыл бұрын
Hidden? I don’t believe any have any hidden…
@ClassicalProtestant3 жыл бұрын
But the fact they’d hide it makes it even worse sheesh
@nepats36693 жыл бұрын
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!
@HHIto2 жыл бұрын
"No longer in our inventory" - Cartier
@sensational_cellar86062 жыл бұрын
It’s been delayed and I heard it’s coming out late October 2021 now
@yahyas2 жыл бұрын
@@sensational_cellar8606 It is december and none to see yet
@gobanssibia40573 жыл бұрын
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR TO LONG
@audemarspiguet42373 жыл бұрын
The coloured dial Must watches are most interesting
@Nick-wc2ul2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Priced like crazy for what you're getting.
@RechargeAndRevolt Жыл бұрын
What would you recommend?
@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@Mega-zi7ys JLC Is nice but for me in Canada, it is double the price of a Cartier Tank...
@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@MarioRafaelM3 жыл бұрын
Seiko pulled a homage solar tank way before this.
@brads15453 жыл бұрын
And it looks second rate.
@DCTag2 жыл бұрын
Finally got one.
@SuperFrederik882 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Its very bad only splash resistance. You cant submerge it into water.
@edotedy3 жыл бұрын
Seiko SUP880 be like 👀
@notinuse12333 жыл бұрын
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
@KennyVo1202 жыл бұрын
I've nothing but terrible experiences so far with finding proper good vegan leather, great news that this watch comes on a vegan band.
@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx2 жыл бұрын
I'd say try and find a different material alternative like silicone, rubber, resin etc
@Acarsfault2 жыл бұрын
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?
@TheProdigy2605923 жыл бұрын
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?
@kosar1933 жыл бұрын
When are these supposed to be available?
@earthenjadis81993 жыл бұрын
Won't get a single sale in the English market unfortunately... They'll all be returned for being defective.
@AliasEveWatches3 жыл бұрын
I want it 😍
@okinawapunter3 жыл бұрын
Many business people want quartz watches.
@Jeter233 жыл бұрын
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
@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx2 жыл бұрын
I think that's my least favourite design idk it looks dated, yet the rest of the shapes really don't.
@DonLee19802 жыл бұрын
it's been over half a year, why is the watch still not out?
@CarlosGarcia-kx6hd2 жыл бұрын
I am waiting as well, the new must tanks are out but where is the solarbeat?
@HerfingPug3 жыл бұрын
Marvellous.
@pistonburner64482 жыл бұрын
So after 16 years how much will it cost to do the "big service" which includes replacing the battery?
@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx2 жыл бұрын
Probably 100 bucks? They could clean the internals too
@Cortesevasive Жыл бұрын
simple battery exchange is listed at 40-80eur at Cartier, Their capacitor probably would cost like 100-500eur
@pistonburner6448 Жыл бұрын
@@Cortesevasive Thanks for that info! That's reasonable.
@L.A.C_Santos3 жыл бұрын
Great video. What a beauty.
@thefreshestprince893 жыл бұрын
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_cellar86063 жыл бұрын
Probably a few months
@ballsteinyts Жыл бұрын
Was this the Large or Small model?
@OngoGablogian18511 ай бұрын
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.
@matthewcalhoun87382 жыл бұрын
I don’t see this ever being effective in wartime
@almcl93913 жыл бұрын
Well said
@edwardtang1977 Жыл бұрын
Tank watches had to ne yellow gold for me.
@CubanBBQ3 жыл бұрын
When does it launch???
@mistermood41643 жыл бұрын
I think November
@sensational_cellar86063 жыл бұрын
September
@TheRamarsetya3 жыл бұрын
A premium Seiko SUP880
@fabreezethefaintinggoat54842 жыл бұрын
Great
@nezabytes2 жыл бұрын
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.
@k9kymmy2 жыл бұрын
Well its now September 30th and STILL no sign of this watch in UK. What is happening
@everglow17672 жыл бұрын
same in Korea
@HimanshuChintalapudi2 жыл бұрын
Same in America!
@everglow17672 жыл бұрын
@@HimanshuChintalapudi So I just bought a normal tank must.
@everglow17672 жыл бұрын
@@HimanshuChintalapudi I visited four times and barely bought it. The popularity of tankmust in Korea is unbelievable. fxxk
@JS-ev4xc3 жыл бұрын
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.
@SweeetClarissa2 жыл бұрын
So it can last 16 years … does that mean you recharge it under the sun? I’m so confused.
@michaelsorrentino33462 жыл бұрын
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.
@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelsorrentino3346 sounds nice bro. Most solar watches don't need 24 hours under the sun, usually like 4-5hrs max lol
@silveriver92 жыл бұрын
@@michaelsorrentino3346 24hrs sitting in the sun would deff damage the dial.
@Cortesevasive Жыл бұрын
@@silveriver9 NO it wouldnt
@drewski51503 жыл бұрын
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_862 жыл бұрын
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.
@niallvbrennan66293 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the Cartier Tank to the JLC Reverso?☘
@RK-ti2qq3 жыл бұрын
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.
@niallvbrennan66293 жыл бұрын
@@RK-ti2qq Thank you,Robert. What a freat collection you have👍☘
@bwcastillo3 жыл бұрын
Lorde should get this watch.
@libanlyon62822 жыл бұрын
Best Watch of Universe
@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын
Rather get a jlc Reverso Way overpriced for this piece.. Just tried it on, no Contest vs a reverso
@ncc-pr8po Жыл бұрын
@@Mega-zi7ys Two completely different price points and watches.. The JLC is not worth 7000 AUD more than the tank.
@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын
@@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-qq7yc1qp8z3 жыл бұрын
a solar-powered watch? I'm sitting at home all the time, how am I supposed to charge it? xD
@mistermood41643 жыл бұрын
With indoor lighting
@alexl99862 жыл бұрын
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.
@amypeterson46153 жыл бұрын
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.
@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx2 жыл бұрын
I don't think rubber is part of their ethos as a jeweler though. Hublots moto is fusion of materials, not being elegant
@sensational_cellar86063 жыл бұрын
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.
@HardePeople3 жыл бұрын
The future seems great, what’s not to like about plant-based straps and solar powered watches, right?
@RK-ti2qq3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a watch strap made from apple skin. I love it. Looks and feels great.
@felipeestrada6389 Жыл бұрын
Precio ?💸💸
@MasterOfNone88Ай бұрын
Coming from 7/5/2024 - These Watches are Now $3,300. yeah. $3,300. no longer $2,600. lol
@mLi753 жыл бұрын
so they saw what Seiko did and said yes?
@brads15453 жыл бұрын
Except in a design package that isn’t ugly.
@nathanf19343 жыл бұрын
@@brads1545 haha so true!
@mLi752 жыл бұрын
Hodinkee hadn't a word to say. Speaks of the many agendas some of these KZbin channels have, "Rather fantastically"
@tertommy3 жыл бұрын
Bought from Amazon warehouse for $74.00 a Seiko Men's SUP880.
@LiveCustoms2 жыл бұрын
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_Five3 жыл бұрын
Is this a hoax?
@oscarlarsen75613 жыл бұрын
It is just a worse Gshock-5610
@steveneumeyer6813 жыл бұрын
that model is not as ugly as i imagined
@whereRbearsTeeth3 жыл бұрын
Nope
@johnbalian8743 жыл бұрын
😀
@Bryanseptian093 жыл бұрын
no cartier no
@chapmanfx81043 жыл бұрын
Solar a step to far for me, what's next digital display
@3bs113 жыл бұрын
I see nothing wrong with the Zeitwerk.
@chapmanfx81043 жыл бұрын
@@3bs11 I'm looking forward to their lcd with back-light version :)
@Mega-zi7ys Жыл бұрын
Way overpriced... compared it to a reverso. No contest at all.. reverso wins hands down
@lexidium82783 жыл бұрын
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-L3 жыл бұрын
True. A rolex is a $1000 watch for $10000. Don't get me even started with the pateks ;)
@metinotje3 жыл бұрын
@@Lucy-Luc-Lu-L It depends how you see the 1000 dollar.