Cartier · Model Reference
Cartier Tank
A rectangular design archetype whose disciplined proportions influenced more than a century of dress watches.
Launch1917
ReferenceTank Must / Louis Cartier / reference dependent
TypeDress watch
CaseReference dependent
Market Pricing · July 2026
Price guide.
What affects value
Exact reference, case material, dial variant, size, movement generation, condition, service history, full set and whether components are original or service replacements.
Indicative European market ranges in EUR. Exact value depends on reference, configuration, condition, originality, service history, completeness and current demand. This is editorial guidance, not a purchase offer or investment advice.
Model story.
The Tank translated the geometry of early armoured vehicles into a refined wristwatch form, using parallel brancards and an integrated relationship between case and strap.
Movement
Quartz or mechanical, depending on reference
Water resistance
Reference dependent
Production status
Current and historic references
Collector note
Proportion and dial condition matter more than raw case size; many references wear larger than dimensions suggest.
Buyer guide.
Check dial printing, blued hands, cabochon, case geometry and movement type. Verify that vintage redials are disclosed.
TimeHunter Insight
The Tank proves that enduring watch design does not require a round case or technical complexity.