Cartier Tank movement has a plastic frame?

[ispahan]

Can you please tell me, why Cartier use plastic in their cases? Or am I mistaken?
Like some Cartier Tank models, there is a plastic frame that holds the ETA movement in the middle of the case.

I wanted to buy one Cartier Tank Solo XL W5200028, but now I'm not sure, since I don't want any plastic in my life)

I want to see what's inside. There are very few images on the internet, so that's why I'm here. Here is my finding recently regarding Tank 049 movement, aka ETA 2892-A2.

Why plastic, is that true? Any other thoughts?

Thanks you very much!

[Le Chef]

Why not plastic? If Cartier are not going to the expense of designing and building a form movement then this is a cheap way of fitting an off the shelf movement and providing some cushioning against shocks. Other manufacturers do the same thing so it's not unusual.

[ispahan]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

Why not plastic? If Cartier are not going to the expense of designing and building a form movement then this is a cheap way of fitting an off the shelf movement and providing some cushioning against shocks. Other manufacturers do the same thing so it's not unusual.

Never seen that before. Jaeger LeCoultre is in my consideration as well, but they use a proper "form" movement. That's why I'm surprised. I don't think it's durable to use plastic and sort of cushion is also quite challenging here - it is hard plastic, not the rubber thing.
Thanks for your thoughts tho.

[lapince]

Cartier is nice but JLC is another level IMO

[Le Chef]

Cartier has a number of important developments coming next year. If you REALLY want a Cartier I would wait a few months and then decide.

If you want the iconic choice then go for a Reverso where you get an in house and form movement plus choice of endless models to select from.

[SearChart]

Go for a JLC reverso if you can swing it, or step up to the higher-end Louis de Cartier Tank. These have nice decorated Piaget or Jaeger movements.

[ispahan]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Go for a JLC reverso if you can swing it, or step up to the higher-end Louis de Cartier Tank. These have nice decorated Piaget or Jaeger movements.

Yeah I know, JLC Reverso is definitely good, but higher priced too. Thank you, will think about it.

[ispahan]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

Cartier has a number of important developments coming next year. If you REALLY want a Cartier I would wait a few months and then decide.

If you want the iconic choice then go for a Reverso where you get an in house and form movement plus choice of endless models to select from.

Thanks, I think I will do so, wait for another maybe 3-4 months... Hopefully something will come.

[Shpickey]

Plastic is lighter, and helps the movement absorb shocks better

[kunlun]

Would wait, but judging by the number of 30-40 year old tanks around, the watch will last if given decent care.

[g55ddl]

As of 2016/2017, Cartier has quietly started using an in-house movement called the 1847 MC in all of their tank solo xl models. The plastic is no longer there.