How To Wear A Cartier Tank: 3 WAYS

"The biggest casualty in the war against formality? The small gold watch."
Today, we're showing you three amazing wears to wear a Cartier Tank.
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Today, we dive into three ways to wear a Cartier Tank!! The most classic way is in a more formal setting, the kind of place you'd wear an Oxford shirt, slacks, and a blazer. It helps to elevate the outfit just slightly and, if needed, can also serve to make it more casual.
Say that doesn't quite work for you, though - you need to be more professional but in a less formal way. Take the Oxford shirt, wrinkle it up a bit and leave it untucked, and match it with some more casual khakis and a slip on shoe of some kind, and you still look like you mean business, but without looking overdone.
But how about even more casual than that? Grab an Oxford shirt that's perhaps a bit too colorful or funky for the office, throw on a pair of light wash Levi's, and a classic pair of Nikes, and it still looks wonderful (even if it isn't exactly the look that the designers intended).

[@Abbey_Studio_Animation]

Me an asian with very small wrist wearing a so called "woman" watch screaming through the whole video: yes, YES, YESSSSS!!!

[@Ocerry1]

teh division into men/womens watches is incredibly narrow minded imo. I think that literally any watch is unisex. Ofc there are designs that are more feminine or masculine than others but to call a certain size of one and the same watch a "womens" watch is just stupid. I actually have fairly large wrists and I still absolutely Adore wearing a small 36mm gold watch from my great-grandfather just as much as I enjoy wearing my bulky Seiko Helmet Reissue wich is 45mm

[@aaronclarke919]

Shit, Im 6ft tall with a 7inch wrist , and I want one of these tanks. Puuuure class!

[@austindunn5392]

Yes!!! Please keep doing Cartier watch videos!!!!

[@gpearce11]

While I have no experience with a Tank (broke as hell), I find the same principle applies with my Orient Bambino. I bought it to serve as a dress watch, as my other watch was too thick and sporty for cuffs, but I wear it almost everywhere now. It looks absolutely great with just about everything. I know some of you may be thinking “the Bambino is 40mm, that’s no where near as refined as a Tank”. I have flat 8in wrists, trust me, it looks like 34mm on me.

[@rumpsteaklilith4040]

wearing a 32 mm gold watch from the 50s right now👍🏽

[@robertthorn9560]

I love the look of a retro rectangular watch, I have several(1938-1953) Gruen Curvex and Hamilton's tanks, always looking for this style watches they are so versatile just change the straps which changes the formality, great watches!

[@khronokraze]

Absolutely! And, this watch and how it is actually more versatile than some might think, myself for a long time included, got me to rethink how you can wear many dress watches in more casual situations. It's just a matter of handing the vision, the mindset, and namely your own style and it'll all come together and make it happen and it works. It may not be to everyone's own personal dress code, but whatever. You do what you do your way and own it without fear, embarrassment nor regret. Hell, wear a Patek 2499 with a "wife beater" tank and surf shorts and flip flops. Who cares? The way I see it, if you can afford it, you've earned it so wear it however and whenever you like. How you wear a watch tells as much about yourself as the watch choice itself. It's the other half of your story or at least one of many facets of your persona to reflect and glisten in the sun.

[@kreliss2245]

Just ordered my first tank solo, cant be more happy that this day has finally arrived. Checking your video for some pre-excitement

[@Jjf109nine]

Hey me too! Mine shall arrive at the beginning of February according to Cartier. Exactly know how you feel! 😁😁😁

[@rcollingridge1]

What size case is that? I’m after a small gold watch and the proportions of that one look damn near perfect.

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

Love it, agreed. I also hate the "fight against formality" (excellent way of phrasing it). There's nothing wrong with dressing nicely despite your job not requiring it. I have a book recommendation for you if you haven't already read it: "Dressing the Man", by Alan Flusser. It's just your thing, you'll love it.

[@guannan5085]

Harry Fane is in Singapore today and he is having an exhibition of his Cartier tank collection from the 1920s to 1970s. It is my first time seeing 30 over Cartier tanks in one shot and they are such amazing watches. Most of them houses movements from watchmaker Edmond Jaeger and besides the well finished high quality movements, the design of the watches are so elegant and irreplaceable. Real Gentlemen wear their little gold Cartier!

[@NikkenMagboy]

guannan thanks for sharing! Just checked at he will be at the Dover Street Market over at Dempsey Hill.

[@vitocorleone8437]

Couldn't agree more... Society nowadays are obsessed with Richard Millish type watches... Big and flashy. Just like the rappers and gangster who wear them

[@paulcusentino4917]

Cartier watch classes up everything.

[@hectthorno584]

"Cary Grant worst nightmare"... This is so right.

[@gallolocoparisien]

I am currently thinking of the JLC Reverso and was looking for "casual outfit" inspiration. Great video man, this is exactly what I needed. These watches have been advertised as "the special occasion watch" and in most collections they get never worn which is a shame. They do look fantastic in smart casual scenarios.

[@angelusavila3832]

I'm in agreement with you. I love my basculante!

[@Pavlis83]

Not a lot can pull off that amazing watch!! Dude u rock!

[@DS-ue6ih]

This video is so beautifully shot. I watch once a week.

[@BBnose]

I hope small watch trend come back

[@Gasta1983]

I hope not, so I could stand out with my small watches.

[@JLchevz]

lets put it back in style

[@cabroncito600]

Askar I may be 9 months late, but I completely agree with you! 😂

[@TheLambo123254]

trust me it'll come back, - just like everything, its all a cycle

[@5wingerone]

That watch is gorgeous! More videos like this would be very nice indeed! :)

[@absk601]

YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON I CAME ACROSS WHO KNOWS HOW TO WEAR A “WRIST” WATCH ( NOT OVER YOUR HAND) BUT JUST RIGHT ON THE WRIST NOT COMING IN CONTACT WITH YOUR HAND MOVEMENTS AND CAUSING IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT

[@mohsinrao4334]

I have a real penchant for watches that go with the semi formal attire I wear whilst lecturing at a university (plain trousers, oxford shirt and a herringbone jacket). My first watch to go with that attire was an entry level 36mm Nomos club with an oxblood Cordovan leather strap. If I ever get tenure, I am getting myself a gold Tank Americaine!

[@Passion4Fashion2023]

As a woman I appreciate the guy who wears Cartier watch and own the look. It shows confidence and style.

[@EduardoCampos-id1lz]

One of best videos you have produced in opinion. Loved it.

[@5wingerone]

This is so inspiring, you guys need to make more of these!

[@TheoandHarris]

Thanks man!!!!

[@pammikewilliams3026]

I like your fresh ideas for vintage and classic things including but not limited to watches.

[@pauldame2784]

Excellent video - I wore my late 1940s 14k Hamilton Gilbert to the office just yesterday. Not for everyone, but I love these watches.

[@73seewerner]

right there with you - i have a white gold 1935 hamilton drake that meets my wrist at least once weekly, and i work in a casual office.

[@kentarnold8179]

I'm with you Paul. I wore my 1941 Hamilton Boulton to work yesterday.

[@bradg.5253]

My Patek 3998J is my dress watch. It goes great with a suit or professional work clothes. I’ve paired it with jeans and a sweater and the entire outfit worked. I think the key ingredient to wearing a gold dress watch with something other than a dress outfit is having the confidence to do so and not apologizing for it.

[@Unknown-pg2ne]

My f.p journe Classique Tourbillon Souverain Vertical manual wind is one of my favorites in my collection because of how the I can wear it wearing either formal or informal.

[@starchild24]

Damn, you guys are really polishing the content lately! This is my new favorite video of yours, and I can't wait to have a new new favorite within the next month! #polishcontentnotcases

[@darylatatado1115]

A Cartier Tank watch is always elegant and timeless ❤️

[@alvinpatrick]

I was at the beach 2 weeks ago wearing a Tank strapped on brown horween because I needed to attend a formal event straight from the airport (switched to black croc while waiting to board).

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

Christian, nice vid bro. I have a tank solo and really enjoy it. I’m 6’1” and 210 lb. and still rock a Cartier some days. Smaller refined watches have their place for sure.

[@TheBithen00]

Pure class!!!! Looking forward to add a Tank Solo to my collection.

[@paulojpcarvalho74]

Nice Cartier Americaine! What size is it? Loved it!

[@steelheart4148]

I have a small tank watch and wear it with jeans and a tee shirt. I am not a fan of those oversized saucer plates that pass for dress watches now.

[@robertdukes4420]

I adore this watch - totally agree on all your views about it!

[@Flux799]

Looks great with a white tee, black jeans and chucks.

[@mathiasvdk]

I got a tank solo for my graduation and I am always in light washed jeans and a t shirt!

[@Kittensandpuppies123]

Such a simple yet elegant watch, beautiful piece!

[@yogishraval6301]

Whilst I admire your effort in trying to keep the vision of the true gentlemen/dandy alive (I have many dress pieces in gold under 34mm), this will, most likely , fall on deaf ears and blind eyes. Men will continue to overcompensate. Let the haters hate, we'll keep doing us.

[@neitherlink6612]

Yogish Raval overcompensate for what exactly?

[@dmanlian0238]

Which size is in the video?

[@harveytan7506]

An episode like this is such a treat!

[@DavorNL]

What are the dimensions of your americaine and ref#? Because of this video I think I want one too

[@telegraphkid]

Liked this video, personally I would go for a JLC reverso instead of a Cartier but I respect the choice

[@nickgee7291]

I wear my black and silver tank with literally everything

[@carrahignett1643]

Black and steel?

[@yeDtihoR]

Loved the narration. Bring the archaic charm with so much of class, it sounds cool to even the most hip urban youth.

[@justingalore123]

Just got this exact watch in white gold with a copper guilloche dial with Arabic numerals (a rare thing) - I love it. And I’m a jeans a t shirt guy.

[@denisspratt926]

Its a nice watch. And if you know what you're doing with colours and fit then you can easily get that to work with a leather jacket and sneakers. Nice short video though.

[@jonathanl2748]

Excellent vid and topic. Just like a JLC Reverso, it is classic. First impression if I saw someone wearing this Cartier? They are top shelf and have the best taste.

[@Almansa403s]

What a stunner! Agree with everything you said.

[@CameronCuevaClarke]

I do like the watch a lot. I would like one some day. And it certainly does go with everything. But I also find it hilarious that in all three scenarios, you’re wearing an Oxford. I think you’re the only person I know who thinks, “ah, casual attire? Better bust out an Oxford.” 🤣

[@weirdwildwackyz]

Look absolutely stunning to be honest, very classy! is that a small version or medium? thank you!

[@robertthorn9560]

Strap color and texture is important to help to determine the formality.

[@altr.]

Is there a reason to alligator leather on watches? I personally can't wear it and was wondering for the life of me why so many brands use this exotic leather for their lines. And was wondering how they go away with using gator when some fashion brands just emboss calfskin with a gator pattern?

[@user-cd8mo7yb4r]

0:35 Was I the only one having heart palpitations seeing that gold watch laying on a rough stone surface?

[@martintanz9098]

A classic Cartier isn't for everyone, but many would do well to take their watches down from 43 to 47 mm down to 34 to 39 mm.

[@terryk9240]

I have a couple 33-34s. I go near addicted in phases

[@matthew_ferguson]

I was about to put on my beater diver watch and head to work and this video inspired me to grab my gold Timex Mercury instead!

[@TheoandHarris]

Love it!!!

[@hernuprawira1969]

It’s dainty. I love it

[@dieterspecht36]

Great video and thank you for the perspective!

[@TheoandHarris]

Dieter Specht pleasure!!!

[@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252]

It looks absolutely gorgeous. Wonder what size it is!?

[@TimeandTalk]

I think it’s the small, which is 19mm by 35mm, though I could be wrong.

[@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252]

@@TimeandTalk I believe you are right. But I am not familiar with the sizes of yesterday so I was wondering. I find it stunningly perfect in all ways, design, size and finish.

[@TimeandTalk]

@@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252 yes it does look lovely.

[@cicirelliwrites]

Yeah I'm wondering the same thing...

[@dapecel]

What do you think about cartier santos ?

[@crossbones8956]

I have a Tank on my "list." That and a 1601 are where I think I want to be in the next year or so. Then I think I would have a decent enough collection where I would not have the feeling that I would want to buy anything for a long time.

[@timur9429]

This one with a Ralph Lauren gold bracelet .. ahh to die for! You know that cuff like gold bracelet ??

[@covfefe8971]

I had always favored the Solo, and wasn't too keen on the Americaine. But now see it on a wrist, I think I like it. I draw the line at the Anglais though.

[@SuperPsuresh]

The watch size is perfect. I seriously don't like the bigger dial watches. Your watch looks superb. Perfect size. I don't understand why Cartier started making bigger dial watches - XL models. The right size Cartier are Cartier tank Louis, Cartier tank Americaine.. love them.. Thanks for your video

[@BIGDIETER]

@Christian, which size are you wearing? Not sure which one I should go for. Would appreciate your answer. Keep rocking it!

[@jasperbaltazar7605]

What is the case size and lug to lug for this specific americaine? Thanks

[@shepleonard8695]

NAILED IT!

[@pamisavejr]

I love this video and segment! You should do more of them!

[@jessedavis7555]

I have a Sub but I recently fell in love with the vintage 40’s tank red dial it’s on my radar and if I can get it for the right price I’m in all the way 👍🏼

[@akmalneedssleep]

Man Christian, I come back to videos like these so often for inspiration dude. Both clothing and watches. You truly have a talent of rebranding classic style for a younger audience. More of this would definitely be appreciated!

[@cicirelliwrites]

What''s the reference number on yours? And is it quartz?

[@luispadilla2212]

To the point. Nice. Will buy one after my grail watches. Maybe 10 years.

[@allisonbyrd]

Would you mind posting the size of this watch? I’m guessing it’s the small version, since it doesn’t have a date function, and the medium and large sizes do, but I’m not sure, since I don’t know how old your model is or when Cartier started offering the different sizes. Many thanks in advance for your reply!

[@alvaro120869]

Absolutely beautiful watch 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Wavesy]

Something different, just like your video with Denis Frison - always a pleasure to see! Perfect, if I may

[@timokruis8171]

Year to late but great video. I wear my 34 mm solid gold omega 2624 with jeans and t-shirt I think looks great

[@HjalteBundgaard]

please make this into a series

[@marktuyet]

Nice Christian . You got style !

[@tzmcneill]

Actually, yes and no. In my opinion, these smaller watches work well on people with smaller frames. If you look at the average jacket size from soldiers in WWII, it was something between a 34 and 36, that soldier also weighted under 140 lbs. The watches of the time were made with the average man in mind, who was much smaller than the average man today. The average man today wears a size 42 jacket and probably weighs between 180 - 190 lbs. That's a 22% increase in weight alone. So, to scale, a 32mm watch made for a man in the 1950's, assuming he was would have weighed less than 140 lbs and wore a size 34 jacket, would be 35.3mm on a modern sized man. A 34 mm watch scaled up 22% by area would be 37.5 mm. So, yes, the small watches of the 1930's through the 1970 were great, and if you can wear them and you like them, great, but on most average sized modern men, then might look a little small.

[@Teachering]

I love the Cartier Tank.

[@louiehunt2921]

More of this, please.

[@stevenperez4657]

I have a tank Louis model 2441 with a 3 hand and date at the 3 o’clock position & 18k double C bracelet.

[@chanidaphankrishnachinda1174]

I do love your style indeed

[@benjager8062]

Pure Class!

[@TheoandHarris]

Ben Jager thanks man!!!!

[@operamatthew]

anyway you want. the tank classes anything up and the best way to wear it is with something that clashes. like pajamas at Walmart.

[@Jjf109nine]

2:00 That look is class. George Clooney on vacation in style

[@anthonyperry3699]

Great story telling!!

[@mikec3454]

Spectacular video and advice ... It's really a shame how quick we've forgotten that the men who fought against hate and to protect our freedoms in WWII wore 31-35mm watches on a daily basis (and while overseas). Nothing about a diamond-crusted Daytona screams "sophistication" - it simply screams "nouveau riche" and frankly, tasteless. All of my watches in my collection today are either 35 or 36, including a Tudor Black Bay and Rolex 116000. I'm looking at adding a dedicated dress watch and it will be between the Nomos Orion 35 or Cartier Tank Solo.

[@carrahignett1643]

Nobody went to war to fight "against hate" (America was still segregated, lol) - this is post-war myth building, to reinforce modern political/cultural dogma. The average person went because they thought it was their patriotic duty or simply because they were drafted by law. That aside, I agree with the point you were trying to make - these weren't ever considered feminine watches by any stretch of the imagination, until fairly recently.

[@kalashnikov98]

the biggest casualty in the war against formality is definitly the hat, not the small watch, although i get your point

[@patricktutek7933]

I go with either my ‘60s era Timex Marlin or Longines when wearing a suit.

[@TheoandHarris]

Patrick Tutek nice match!!!!

[@Harry-tb8yo]

I watched this video for the third or fourth time now and as far as I can remember it was the one which made me think about the Tank Americaine. Nowadays you are used to see sports watches, especially diver watches, combined with every possible outfit and I am no exception to this as I chose my first nice watch, an Omega SMP 300, for being that versatile. I wear it with casual attire, semi formal and sometimes even with a tuxedo. So why not going the opposite way and picking a much more dressy watch and combine it with much less formal attire?

[@monkeypawism]

I need one - now - even if wearing at home.

[@haydenfleetwood9261]

If you can’t afford a tank get a small gold Hamilton I’ve got one from the 1920s you it in the same circumstances it’s 14k white gold and only costed me £175 if u have the money then I’d go with the tank but if u don’t that’s a great option

[@w2brad918]

Model

[@trevornesse1525]

Beautiful Cartier, but quartz? Blaagh. "True" Tank is manual wind! I really like how you rep classically sized precious metal pieces in an age of steel sport watch obsession. Nice change of scenery...

[@tirrelldaveport3671]

He said even in the most casual setting, and still put on an oxford shirt lol

[@sidewinderxx]

Bruce Williams rocking a VC overseas in shorts and a T.. that's my man

[@bengahzijr.4293]

Years ago in my late 20s, and 30s, those were my favorite style watches. Gold tank watches, Hamilton, Gruen, Cartier. I still love them, but now I’m a big fat dude and sadly can not wear them anymore.

[@qnxuxamasesalminger]

The answer relies on the Santos or the largest Tank you can find and afford. Also check the Bulova Joseph Bulova collection.

[@TheoandHarris]

Ben Gahzi Jr. Dying!!!!!😂

[@carrahignett1643]

​@@qnxuxamasesalmingerSurely the answer lies in getting back into shape...

[@wustachemax]

For me it's a small gold case jlc reverso tribute ;)

[@rvgold8301]

is the small or medium?

[@TheProdigy260592]

On my list to get, the tank must. Have my submariner but need something for a nice dinner or a work meeting

[@TomasWatchReviews]

wonderful video

[@jeanvital]

Grâce à vous, je regarde là tank américaine différemment. Merci.