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9 February 2025, 01:39 PM
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Cartier Tank Must XL
(photos from the web) The Cartier Tank Must XL is a point of difference in the Cartier Tank Range. The Cartier Tank "Must" historically and typically had/has a quartz movement. However, the XL comes with an automatic movement which is a Cartier in house movement which is used in higher priced Cartier models. The calibre 1847 MC is notable as having: A. Automatic self winding in both directions. B. 23 Jewels C. 28,800 BPH D. Cartier specifies -3/+7 seconds per day accuracy E. 42 hour power reserve F. 8 year Cartier warranty (3 years more than Rolex) G. Watchmaker friendly for after market servicing H. Swiss made by Richemont Group. The case is stainless steel which gives it a lower price point but is harder than precious metals against scratches and dings. Unlike some previous Cartier Tank models with mechanical movements there is no uncomfortable bubble on the caseback and the watch still only measures 8.4mm thick. The case dimensions are 41x31mm and the only other Tank which approximates this size/shape (40x30) is a platinum Louis Cartier Tank XL made in around 2008 of around 50 pieces that now sell used for USD$50K. The "Must XL" is the only Must model with a date window and a second hand. The date at 6 O'Clock is unobtrusive. The traditional blued hands are a traditional and welcome feature that should not be ignored. There is no lume on this watch, its a dress watch. Dress watches were traditionally small. I had a large quartz Tank Must 20 years ago and I passed it on because it was too small by my standards back then. My mother who wore it after me loved it. One downside is the drop out size of 23mm which can limit the strap/bracelet options which are available. However, this watch works best IMHO on leather and there are strap makers who will help you out. The Cartier steel bracelet option is a scratch magnet, but I would prefer that to the leather deployant option as the latter comes with mediocre leather segments. An aftermarket leather strap with tang buckle provides many leather strap options if you get tired of the steel bracelet. Cartier has been criticised as not being a watch making brand. That is unfair, it has made mechanical watches for over 100 years with collaborations with other companies and now in house movements. Although Cartier has made quartz watches (so too Rolex) and many non-watch products, by and large all its products are appreciated for their quality and design.
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9 February 2025, 01:48 PM
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Great write up and pictures! I don't have a Cartier Tank but I do like the shape and designs.
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9 February 2025, 05:20 PM
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What part of it is a Rolex???
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9 February 2025, 07:34 PM
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9 February 2025, 07:35 PM
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And congratulations on a beautiful watch
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9 February 2025, 08:50 PM
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Lovely Cartier.
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9 February 2025, 11:40 PM
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Very nice watch. I have previously owned this watch and my wife highjacked it. She preferred it on the bracelet.
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10 February 2025, 06:42 AM
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Nice looking watch Steve-O
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10 February 2025, 09:31 AM
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Thanks for a great write up!
Cartier is an amazing company. I bought a M Santos about a year ago and it has become one of my most worn watches. 
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10 February 2025, 09:55 AM
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I’ve always appreciated Cartier watches and specifically the Tank references
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10 February 2025, 10:37 AM
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Thanks for the write-up. I enjoyed a Tank Must XL Auto for a year before swapping it to fund a JLC. It took me by surprise because it was so good at being a watch. Rate results from its in-house caliber were excellent, and operations via the crown were crisp and precise.
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10 February 2025, 11:34 AM
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Nice writeup. The year, I bought my Cartier Solo Tank, it was discontinued and Cartier Must was released. I do find Cartier Must better especially the dial but prefer the Cartier Tank's crown. Overall great update from Cartier and one of the best dress watch bargains!
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I notice a quite a variance with the bold or faint printing of the "Cartier" on the dial. I'm not sure why watch companies can't make a consistent paint coverage. Personally I far prefer the bold "Cartier" print on the dial.
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11 February 2025, 02:20 PM
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I love the Tank XL. I really wish they made the smaller size with a mechanical movement too, that would have been my first choice. As it stands, I ended up with the Tank XL for the mechanical movement, and got a Santos M as well. Cartier are really making some great watches at the moment.
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11 February 2025, 07:50 PM
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Great looking watch Steve!
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12 February 2025, 10:05 AM
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Congratulations to a great looking watch! I do like those tanks.
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13 February 2025, 02:34 AM
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You can never go wrong with Cartier. They are class. Always wanted one and finally pulled the trigger last year. Cheers
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13 February 2025, 05:03 AM
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Cartier is Cartier
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15 February 2025, 04:51 PM
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The movement is quality:
Otherwise why would Cartier use it in all these models and give an 8 year factory warranty.... Cartier Santos Cartier Ronde Must Cartier Balloon Bleu Cartier Cle P.S. The movement has hacking seconds and a quick set date.
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16 February 2025, 01:26 AM
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Congrats OP, a true classic AND a strap monster too.
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16 February 2025, 06:27 AM
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Excellent timepiece. Size is perfect as is profile height. I have a Tank Solo XL that is a keeper.
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