Watches · US
Tank Louis Cartier
Represents the Geometric Case Watches theme with its timeless and influential rectangular shape, a hallmark of sophisticated design.
Product signals
- Brand
- Cartier
- Source
- brand_models
- Key features
- Iconic rectangular case · Roman numeral dial · Blued-steel hands
- Source mentions
- Hodinkee, aBlogtoWatch, WatchTime, GQ (Watch Section)
Specification variants
1 static directions are available for this theme.
mid-tier
Rectangular Automatic - Guilloché Dial
- Case Shape
- Rectangular with integrated lugs
- Case Design
- Two parallel sidebars ("brancards") with rounded edges
- Case Material
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Case Finish
- Combination of polished and brushed finishes
- Case Back Material
- Stainless Steel with a sapphire crystal exhibition window
- Case Dimensions
- 38.1 mm x 27.8 mm; 8.5 mm thickness
- Water Resistance
- 5 bar
- Crystal (Glass) Type
- Sapphire Crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Crown Type
- Beaded crown
- Crown Embellishment
- Set with a genuine sapphire cabochon
- Dial Shape
- Rectangular
- Dial Color & Finish
- Silvered dial with a central stamped guilloché pattern
- Hour Markers
- Black Roman numerals
- Minute Track
- Railway-style minute track
- Hands Style
- Heat-blued steel sword-shaped hands
- Movement Type
- Swiss or Japanese Automatic (self-winding) mechanical movement
- Power Reserve
- Approximately 38-42 hours
- Functions
- Hours, minutes, and central seconds
- Strap Material
- Alligator-embossed calfskin leather with quick-release spring bars
- Strap Color
- Navy Blue or Dark Brown
- Buckle Type
- Deployment clasp
- Buckle Material
- Stainless Steel
Differentiation is achieved by offering a superior "spec-for-the-price" proposition. It uses a high-quality sapphire crystal for enhanced durability over the mineral glass found in some Cartier models. An exhibition case back is included to showcase the automatic movement, a feature that appeals directly to mechanical watch fans. The use of a reliable third-party Swiss or Japanese automatic movement provides the desired mechanical appeal without the cost of an in-house caliber. Finally, offering a deployment clasp and quick-release straps adds modern convenience.