10 Amazing Cartier Tank Alternatives

[@CellarDoor1970]

Rotary do a great tank for the price point.

[@robertmorano2372]

The Seiko SUP880 cannot be ignored here. It even comes in a solar variant. I have a vintage quartz version from the late 70's that belonged to my grandfather. It's incredible.

[@robertmorano2372]

@JR-gp2zk oh, I did not know that. That's too bad.

[@TopTierTicker]

It's a great watch, but it's been talked about to death on KZbin already. I try to keep my suggestions fresh :)

[@WatchmakerErik]

Seiko's quartz tank models definitely can't be ignored. Pure class.

[@YingDat]

@@TopTierTickerstill should of added in there mate the best one for one copy out of all of them and with the most brand history

[@randkjournal]

Thanks for this video - nicely done. I actually own the Herbelin Art Deco. It is a fantastic time piece that both exudes Cartier Tank and JLC Reverso-esque vibes. Well-built and robust. The guilloche enhances the dial design and the cabochon on the crown is a nice homage to Cartier. I just also recently purchased the Vario Versa. A very unique timepiece - it is my "JLC Reverso GMT". Both scratched the rectangular dress watch itch. Keep up the great content!

[@TopTierTicker]

Very cool, enjoy your Versa 👌 great watch. I've also just picked up a Herbelin Art Deco. Played around with it today on a few straps, super cool watch. Thanks for watching ⌚

[@randkjournal]

@@TopTierTicker For the Vario Versa - aside from the wrist watch itself, it is great to have direct communication with the owners. And they are very attentive to their customers. The Herbelin Art Deco - we have a "his and hers". My wife has the bracelet and the pearl dial. Top quality and value for both Vario and Herbelin.

[@attilaboda9881]

Not really a Tank alternative, but I just recently learned about the Longines Split 5, ana digi. Super slim, tiny and 1980s, in Tank shaped case.

[@nkr1159]

Love mine! Got it yesterday and with that little green 'grass blade' of a seconds hand - even more !

[@maxinahunt8652]

That was a great video. There’s also an Indian brand. Not sure if it’s still in production but I see several on Etsy. Tank looking but still unique. Cheers!

[@HDomRR]

I wanted a “tank” in my collection, but I didn’t care for the look of the Cartier though. I ended up torn between the Hamilton Boulton, or the Bulova Frank Sinatra 'My Way' 98A261. Ended up with the Bulova. I love its art deco aesthetic. I have the two tone variant. I appreciate when a watch incorporates gold tone on the inside (à la Alpinist) so that I don’t really have to worry about marring the plating. Sure the name might just be a cash grab, but it’s a lovely little sharp angled thing if you like that kind of thing. I still wanna get the Hami for the exact opposite reason; its roundness loI. I think the roman numerals look crowded on the Cartier vs the Hamilton given its wider case. Just wanted to throw the My Way tank in there since It never gets mentioned. Like you said, Bulova does Art Deco well, therefore I consider it worth a look.

[@yamiii1776]

Learning something new from you every time! I love browsing the individual websites for these watches you’ve recommended. Subscribed…

[@TopTierTicker]

Amazing, glad you enjoy my videos mate. Happy to have you on the channel 🙏

[@johnstyron6543]

Brilliant choices. Impressed by how many you uncovered and they all seem to be good watches depending on your preference and size of your wrist. 👏🏻

[@TopTierTicker]

I always try and cover everyone's needs! Glad you enjoyed it mate. Thanks for watching

[@watchesbythomsen]

Mom I made it! The photo of the Bergmann 1922 is my wrist! 😅 How cool is that! ❤

[@TopTierTicker]

Well, thank you! It's the only photo of the Bergamm 1922 on a wrist I could find on the Internet 😆 so, thanks for sharing it!

[@j1d7s]

Really nice selection! I was not aware of some of the brands at all, I like the De Guzman model. I was a bit surprised to see no Seiko in the list, I bought the SWR052P1 for 156 EUR last year. It is a quartz model with a very clean and simple look and a not-so bad strap for an affordable Seiko. It has a small blue (pseudo) crystal on the crown like the tank.

[@TopTierTicker]

I like the Seiko, but it's been covered to death here on KZbin. I like to keep things as fresh as possible :) have nothing against it though, looks like a great watch!

[@j1d7s]

@@TopTierTicker that's right, better to see fresh (watch) faces!

[@ericward9195]

You should look at the Citizen tank style - have two and they are the slimmest and most comfortable I have ever owned

[@tyronebaptist5224]

Watch this video and went for the Bergman UHR 1922. Ordered it from the company in Frankfurt, almost 4 weeks for free shipping, but for &28 well worth it. Love the watch, it's way better than the price. Aloha and Mahalo.

[@TopTierTicker]

That's great to hear. Glad you're enjoying it my friend. Stay well 🙏

[@thenaijatimewatcher7830]

Well done Kieron! Very insightful review. I'm sure it was no mean feat putting this together. Really interesting pieces... I think the 1st Seiko gets a lot of flack because it's wrongly categorised as a Tank homage though. I believe it's actually a Reverso homage, actually... The angular lugs hint at this, I think... Great video man! Keep up the great work. Cheers!

[@nedflanders3769]

I’ve got a Duckworth Prestex and yeah it’s a great quality watch!

[@nedflanders3769]

The Lorier is really cool 😎

[@rikdriscoll2160]

I never really liked the look of Tank style watches, but the more I see of them plus you're infectious enthusiasm, the more I'm warming to the style. Amazing how many there are! That Lorier looks very classy....and unique. Great work Kieron, cheers 👍

[@TopTierTicker]

Believe it or not, there's not actually many of them. It was a bit of a struggle to put this video together. I was stuck on 9 for hours, then finally decided to add the Hamilton. I was also on your boat! I didn't really enjoy the style of the tank for years... But the Sanda completely changed that. I'm not fully a rectangular dress watch enthusiast! And I love that Herbelin. I might just have to buy it 😆 Hope you're well Rik!

[@rikdriscoll2160]

@@TopTierTicker I'm good thanks mate. I think I might just grab a Sanda to dip my toe in and see how I like wearing one. You've obviously worked hard on this list, some cracking pieces on there mate. Well done again! 👍

[@thewholecut]

Nice one Kieron! Some great options here 👍

[@paulg0302]

Hello, great video! Can you recommend an alternative for the Santos-Dumont? Similar design preferably. Thank you!

[@ColonelLighthart]

MAMACOO's always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of watch 99% of people will never see.

[@NWolfefan]

New subscriber here, Kieron. I've desired adding a Cartier tank to my collection for awhile now, after learning about the iconic piece. However, as an avid vintage tuning fork movement Bulova Accutron collector I had to pick up one of their homage pieces. I found one recently for a steal that I'm very happy with. Accutron did a fine job, and from what I can tell they copied the first tank model, the Normale, perfectly. The case dimensions are a match. As such it is a small watch even for those (like myself) with smaller than average male wrists. But, that's what the original size was. As the watch is only a two hander Accutron had two movements within their "stable" they could utilize, the larger 2183 or the smallest tuning fork movement ever made (which they chose) the 2210. The movement hums along at 440hz and keeps good time. I fit a grey suede vintage strap on it and am enjoying this Accutron homage of the Cartier Normale. 👍🏼

[@chakravarthyjogaraju1892]

HMT IXGL 63 is also very good as tank homage while beimg cheap.

[@federica.caruana]

I'd like to say thank you for suggesting the Bergmann but I found the following: For females or someone with tinier wrists, there is a smaller Bergmann 1922 and also, for a more 'Cartier Tank' feel there is the Bergmann 1917. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@TopTierTicker]

Thanks for the tip. I'll have to check that one out

[@federica.caruana]

@@TopTierTicker Hey, thanks for your reply. Can I ask for your opinion about the watch? I kind of want to get one for myself. How did you find the Bergmann, performance-wise, is it of good quality? Do you know if they offer some kind of water resistance?

[@ayda2876]

Soner and Herbelin are the best imo, they look great and it seems like its good quality + Soner offers so many options depending on the budget which is very good

[@Radio_Silver]

The size of Cartier Tank is kind of smaller for men's wrists. Can you give me a clue about a watch that has a similar face to Cartier Tank but has a wider lugs?

[@camderb8761]

the jump from a 50$ watch to the 500$ watch caught me off guard I was about go buy that watch until I heard the price lmaooo

[@AntiAntiAntiFa]

Bergmann makes several other tank watches, including at least two with Roman numerals. The model 1922 mentioned in the video comes in a men's and a women's version.

[@Daniel-hz2gg]

The Seiko SWR049 is a Cartier tank homage watch and is also a very good alternative for roughly $200 (American).

[@DeviloooCry]

Do not forget the LIP Churchill.

[@dgdave2673]

What about several similar tank models from Longines?

[@DaSquid81]

Awesome video 👌 Can’t wait to see the Casio LTP B165 review. I’ve only found one on youtube.

[@TopTierTicker]

It's arrived 👌 video will be out mid-week :)

[@DaSquid81]

@@TopTierTicker 🙌

[@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk]

Very nice choices and many brands that are new to me. Another great video,thank you

[@TopTierTicker]

I had a lot of fun making this one. I absolutely love the Herbelin watch. I might just have to get one for my collection! Cheers for watching 🙏

[@ogzumhan8619]

nice video dude the BERGMANN 1922 watch is probably the right one for me ! 😊

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Wow what a Casio! The blue and gold looks dope! I would not mind adding that Lorier to my collection... What a beauty! Herbelin? Is that the same brand as Michelle Herbelin? That Duckworth also looks very pretty! Have a great week man!

[@TopTierTicker]

Yes Herbelin and Michel Herbelin are the same. It confused me for a long time! But they have both for sale on their official website. Confusing but hey, they're French 😆

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@TopTierTicker It is a bit haha! What can you do! Take care man!

[@WatchmakerErik]

Great video and superb picks, especially that Hamilton! Definitely my favorite of the bunch. There's just a couple of things that great on me and they aren't your fault. One of them is this term "affordable." I know we have a general idea of what this means but it's honestly, completely meaningless. Affordability is tied to a personal situation. Affordability lives in the moment. Calling something affordable or not affordable is honestly about the most subjective measure you could possibly make. Whether or not a person thinks a watch is affordable depends not only on their net worth and their income, but expenses, temporary setbacks or problems, unexpected windfalls... I'm saying it doesn't just very person to person it varies moment to moment. What is affordable for one person is not affordable for another, and what is affordable to a particular person may not be affordable to them 6 months or 6 years down the line depending on how their life changes. I don't know that the word budget is any better. A 3 billion dollar budget is still a budget. I just I guess I'm searching for a word that conveys what we want affordable to convey without all the fuforah. The other thing I want to do address is the 3000 price tag of the tank. Cartier watches and for the most part all luxury Swiss watches do not sell on specs. You will never be able to get better specs better build better quality at a lower price and compete because people pay for the name and all they are paying for in some cases is the name. I do appreciate having cheaper alternatives to a watch that is currently out of reach, but the persistent ditch will be there because it is that particular thing that we want. but hell with it here's to scratching the itch for now 😁

[@wi903060]

I went with 1990 Credor Seiko 8J81-5020 on a Forstner 9-Row Beads of Rice bracelet. Cheers!

[@dgdave2673]

Credor ain’t cheap at all ! 😂

[@rokulus7910]

Your confusion about the watch being made in France almost sounds like it was over the phrasing. Like on the caseback it says "Apparently Made in France". Which is a mental image that made me chuckle.

[@kyledriscollmusic]

man that Deguzman is cool, just wish it didn't have the date and was manual wind so it could be a lot slimmer

[@sree.vighnesh]

really good video brothe

[@TopTierTicker]

Thank you brother 🙏

[@user-kq6tt7oo3x]

I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the AMZWATCH's watches are the most intriguing.

[@duinsophie]

Do you mean a navy dial rather than a black dial on the Casio LTP B165L?

[@hashimmuhammad2935]

Nice video.. But where is contact you for purchase your branded Watch in pakistan because there many copies in the market ...

[@philthyphil6662]

I have the Lorier and highly recommend it.

[@TopTierTicker]

Good to hear!

[@gideonk123]

See also an interesting modern take from Farer: - Farer Milan: green dial with silver numerals - Farer London: white dial with red numerals - Farer Paris: blue dial with Roman numerals

[@ivand0007]

Would rather save up for a cartier tank. Instantly stands out over a Seiko or Hamilton and is the OG. Also retains better value

[@Wenxinlovesyuri]

The Herbelin looks more like a JLC Reverso to me 😅 but thanks for another great video!!

[@TopTierTicker]

Yeah... It's taken elements from both hasn't it. I always appreciate when a brand does this, rather than just doing a 1for1 copy.

[@ivanobua8984]

I have an herbelin CAP camarat Square automatic , seems a Cartier Santos homage but is good 😅

[@TopTierTicker]

I think I need the Herbelin from the video. The design looks perfect!

[@faisalnasim5556]

Quality review love watching your channel

[@TopTierTicker]

Appreciate that! It's a pleasure to have you on the channel my friend

[@faisalnasim5556]

@@TopTierTicker you are most welcome my friend 👍

[@ianforber]

Longines Dolce Vita was a big omission. Worth looking at. Having said all that, just get a pre-owned Cartier. You could get one for about £1,500 and you’d have a real Cartier, as worn by Muhammad Ali, JFK, Ingrid Bergman, Princess Diana, Cary Grant and everyone else who was cool in the 20th Century. You’d always know you had the original on your wrist, not an homage

[@kiraytitus]

Great video!

[@lukasburkel1250]

What about Rotary Cambridge?

[@lordcharfield]

Great video - subscribed. Many thanks 🙏

[@ramnadhyenduri4096]

Can anyone tell me which serial number of the battery Bergmann 1922 uses, I took out my old battery from the watch and lost it. Then I can't find any kind information about it anywhere. It would be really helpful. Can someone help me with it?

[@YamiMahoSS]

Thanks for the video its come in the time when i looking for tank watch 😊 And guys should look for DW watches they have good tank watch

[@thehistoryprof6750]

Very well done. Thank you.

[@ravram5482]

A little on the pricier side but you can’t forget the Longines DolceVita

[@TopTierTicker]

Good suggestion!

[@davidflanders627]

I have the Sanda and it's so much better than a fake Cartier (which I - embarrassingly - have).

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Don’t be embarrassed he said, by the man that has four Pagani watches and is constantly impressed by their style and accuracy. And how well I can wear them knowing I don’t have a nice motorbike on my wrist each time 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AviKhali]

Great alternative to the tank in this vid

[@TopTierTicker]

Thank you 🙏 glad you think so

[@duckworthprestex]

great video Kieren. Thank you for inclusion Neil

[@TopTierTicker]

My pleasure! Hope all is well 🙏

[@VOByRobbins]

Great video! thank you! I've been looking at this style of watch--- some excellent options!!! thank you! I've subbed and will check out your over videos! Cheers, Michael

[@TopTierTicker]

Thanks mate. Welcome to the channel 🙏

[@_all_around_us]

You can also find some really cool alternatives in vintage Seiko and Citizen watches.

[@TopTierTicker]

You can! I often buy these to sell on my website. However, it's hard to recommend a specific model because they can be hard to find

[@briancolyer8483]

Nice line up, one for every budget....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

[@mickeymichaels1298]

There actually was a Cartier Tank that was reversible. The Vario Versa isn't an alternative to the JLC Reverso as much as to the Cartier Tank Basculante.

[@noondayx2011]

a tank style dress should aways be quartz, I think the automatic sweep looks silly on a rectangular dial in my opinion

[@FilippoFavrettomusic]

Well done nice video!

[@Shri_V]

Where are the HMT Ashwini/inox and the Fossil Carraway?

[@ginocolella6373]

The Söner is for me the Coolest 👌🏻👌🏻

[@kiwicory100]

Great vid thanks!!

[@TopTierTicker]

No probs, thank you for watching my friend 🙏

[@bharatpandey9958]

Very informative

[@TopTierTicker]

Glad you think so! Appreciate you watching

[@Toobenator]

Thank you! Ordering my Sanda and/or Pablo Raez right away. 😁

[@atticus6572]

Not the most sorted video. It's important to stress the importance of Pablo and Sandor's case material - both will show signs of corrosion in less than a year. Also, Seiko has multiple under the radar Tank equivalents between $100-200 USD. I'd even say Seiko's missed offerings are the most user friendly of them all. Easily accessible and recognizable brand.

[@anuragkhosla]

Well, the best affordable watch I’ve ever seen is the Rotary Cambridge range. It’s too good to not feature in this list. But it didn’t, for some reason.

[@nickgee7291]

the tank does have the best proportions, every little thing about it, even the buckle and strap are perfection. But definitely overpriced. But it is aesthetically perfect.

[@lilluzifer]

Bergmann or the new Casio watch?

[@TopTierTicker]

I'd say go with the Casio :)

[@YingDat]

How did bro make a whole video on tank alternatives and didn’t mention the best one out of all of them the seiko tank essential

[@davidhunternyc1]

Unfortunately, none of these watches supplant the Cartier Tank Louis... except the JLC Reverso Tribute.

[@daley1985]

U cant get the blue,red or green Vario as there sold out!😭

[@TopTierTicker]

I have it under good authority that they will be coming back in stock at some point 😁

[@360MadMex]

THANNNKKK UUUUUUUUU

[@TopTierTicker]

WELCOMEEEEE 🙏

[@demej00]

Berny makes a beautiful day/date tank watch for $50.

[@cris_aguila]

I’m surprised the Kamazu wasn’t included in here

[@mintywebb]

It loses the roman numerals? Thank god!

[@asdtwotwo]

thanka bought most of them after this video now i own total 84 watches and never wear any of them lol

[@sahilsakhala6937]

Bro I bout 7aaa copy cartier in just 2500 Indian rupies in japan😅

[@HSGeorgiev]

isn't it a bit strange, to speak Cartier Tank alternatives, not mentioning the Seiko variants?

[@TopTierTicker]

Everyone already knows about those ones 😆

[@HSGeorgiev]

well, fair enough@@TopTierTicker

[@wheillebherttjanmontalbeu]

Mayotta

[@danieldravot341]

Yeah, and you can buy a Hyundai but it’ll never be a Mercedes. Name brand watches are purchased not for performance but for the gratification and satisfaction of the owner. If performance was the only standard, nothing but solar atomic Casios and Citizens would sell.

[@TopTierTicker]

Not true. Some want the look without the ridiculous price for a basic spec sheet. You can get just as much satisfaction from a Herbelin if you're a proper enthusiast.

[@LegoMyEggoProductions]

Lego scarlet watch

[@argynkuketayev4166]

it's not an alternative if it's cheaper. this is silly. JLC reverse is an alternative to Cartier tank. it's more expensive.

[@TopTierTicker]

Sorry, who decided an alternative can't be cheaper? No definition of the word alternative states this.

[@argynkuketayev4166]

@@TopTierTicker it's not even the price. if I bought Cartier, I didn't even consider anything you had in your video. just rename it into "cheap square case watches." it's like suggesting Suzuki Jimmy as an alternative to Gelendewagen because both are boxy off roaders.

[@THE.RATGOD]

How are those better ? Cartier is top horlogerie and not that expensive for entry level tank . So you obviously better buy a pre owned cartier than 2 brand new hamilton…

[@TopTierTicker]

I like the Tank. But, it doesn't take more than a quick glance to see that it's terrible value. It's great looking watch with a fantastic history. But it leaves a lot to be desired. I wouldn't spend $2000+ on a tank. There's just so many better options.

[@johnpinner1]

My wife told me no alternative Cartier

[@paolocirelli8937]

Sansa, Pablo Raez.... ahahahahahahahahahahah!!!!

[@FabioAneto]

Cheaper? Yeah. Better? Nay. 😂

[@hectorshouse7348]

Stop putting those infuriating sound effects in…they set dogs off!

[@OldGrowthRedwood]

For the riff raff, absurd comparison.

[@Will67267]

It’s a FAKE! Save and buy the original!

[@BigMek456]

A hommage and a fake is not the same thing

[@endersshadow1497]

And plus not everyone has enough money to save up 3.5k

[@binkyboobosh1]

Better?? Er, no....

[@TopTierTicker]

You can't argue that some of these watches have BETTER Specifications than the tank. It's not a debate mate

[@KubaskaNorthcraft]

MAMACOO's always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of watch 99% of people will never see.