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Cartier Tank Solo GM

At Amsterdam Watch Company, we proudly present a supersized icon of watchmaking: the Cartier Tank Solo GM from 2012.
The Tank Solo is the design of one of the world’s oldest watch models, reworked with an understated and modern character. From the moment it first appeared in the collection, it became a classic by honoring the unique aesthetic of the original Tank while subtly renewing it.

This isn’t just any Tank; this is the Grand Modèle (GM) edition.
Dimensions: With a case measuring 27.5 x 27.5 mm (34 mm including the lugs), this is a very substantial watch on the wrist.
Statement: Thanks to the classic leather strap and original gold buckle, this watch is perfectly suited for a man’s wrist or as a bold, oversized statement for women.
Slim Profile: Despite its robust appearance, the caliber Q690 quartz movement creates an extremely elegant profile at only 5.5 mm thick. The Tank Solo GM retains all the elements that make a Cartier instantly recognizable:
The dial: A classic silver dial with beautiful black Roman numerals and two blue, sword-shaped hands.
Railway Track: The signature railway-style minute ring frames the whole and emphasizes the design’s historical roots.
Finish: The modern flat crystal emphasizes the elegance, while the crown features the iconic blue sapphire cabochon.
Material: The case is crafted in a stylish combination of gold and steel, combining luxury with everyday wearability.

Since around 2021, the Solo line has been officially discontinued and replaced by the Tank Must, making pieces like this 2012 model particularly attractive to collectors. It offers the perfect balance of precision, ease of use, and the high standards for which Cartier is known.

In our store on Reestraat, this Cartier Tank Solo GM tells the story of a design that has been relevant for over a century, but in this version is fully ready for the modern era.

Year

2012
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Brand Cartier
Diameter 27,5 x 27,5 mm
Model Tank Solo
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Year of production (circa) 2012
Buckle/clasp Original gold buckle
Material 18k Yellow gold
Lug Width 20 mm
Crystal Sapphire
Set Content Watch only
Dial color White
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Movement Quartz

The Cartier Tank was designed by Louis Cartier in 1917. Its design was inspired by the brand new, awe-inspiring Renault FT-17 tank, used in WWI. We may consider the Tank to be a classical shape today, but back in 1917, it was a design revolution, much like the Renault that inspired it. The very first public example was given to General John Pershing in 1918.

The iconic design looks simple and elegant, but is deceptively complex at the same time. The nearly square case is flanked by two brancards, giving the watch its slender, rectangular appearance. A form that is clearly taken from the Renault tank with its tracks. A white dial, black Roman numerals, heat-blued hands, rail-road track and sapphire cabochon crown complete the typical Tank design.

Countless variations on the theme exist though. 1921 Saw the introduction of the elongated Cintrée models. In the 1970’s, in response to the Quartz crisis, Cartier launched the Must de Cartier line. These Tanks were powered by more affordable quartz or mechanical ETA calibers and the cases were plated silver, rather than 18k gold. The Tank Americaine was launched in the late 1980’s. The elongated and curved shape was reminiscent of the Cintrée, but a little less delicate in form. The more angular, modern Tank Francaise was added to the collection in 1995. More niche variants such as the Tank Chinoise and the odd “digital” Tank a Guichet are available for those with a taste for something different.

The Cartier Tank has always been a celebrity favorite. Iconic figures such as Andy Warhol, Muhammad Ali and Jackie Kennedy wore Tanks. Jackie Kennedy’s specific watch was later acquired by Kim Kardashian for a whopping $395.000,- at auction. Today, you might spot a Tank Francaise on the Dutch Queen Maxima’s wrist.

The Cartier Tank is surely one of the most iconic watch designs out there. You can easily put it side-by-side with the Rolex Submariner and AP Royal Oak as one of those genre-defining designs. It is tempting to throw the term iconic around in the watch world, but it is justified here beyond a shadow of a doubt.

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