Toward a sustainable society presented by Cartier Maison! A timeless 2021 new work that fuses tradition and evolution . Why the classic design of the tank must watch is attractive
【Your worries】
- Are you looking to break away from the recent craze for big thick watches and want a classic watch that's the complete opposite?
- Do you want a world-famous luxury watch that can be purchased for around 500,000 yen?
- Don't you want a watch that you can cherish for the rest of your life?
2022 will be December in no time. The time has come to rush to change from the thin autumn jacket to the full-scale winter. When you look back at the fashion items that you have loved and used so far, if you feel that you want to expand your lineup, why not buy a new watch?
A traditional wristwatch that fits well in any era is sure to be the best fashion item that enhances your elegance.
Today we would like to introduce the new 2021 Ref.WSTA0040 Tank Must Watch XL from the tank must watch collection of Cartier, one of the world's five largest jewelry maisons.
The tank watch, the roots of the Tank Must Watch XL, was born about 100 years ago as the second men's watch collection after Santos. The collection that inherits the design of the Tank watch shows a wide range of developments such as Tank Louis Cartier, Tank Allonge, Tank Française, and Tank Solo.
This time, let's explore the attractive points of the new tank must watch XL, which inherits the design of the timeless tank watch, by narrowing it down to three major points!
WSTA0040 Tank Must Watch XL
Cartier 2021 New Tank Must Watch Why the classic design of XL is popular
1. A classic design that is timeless! Tank must watch XL full of charm of art deco
One of the reasons why the tank must watch is timeless is the timeless and sophisticated design of the jewelery maison . The roots of the design are tank watches born in 1917.
It is famous that the origin of the tank is in the square design seen from the top of the British latest scientific weapon "tank" during World War I.
Inspired by the design of tanks by the third generation of the visionary Louis Cartier, the Tank is now Cartier's iconic Tank watch collection. Hats off to Mr. Louis's aesthetic sense when he was working on the idea of a new men's watch to follow the Santos watch, which was the cutting edge design at the time .
Design trends began to change from the pre-war Art Nouveau style to the Art Deco style, and with the advent of a new era that pursued functional aspects such as rationalization and mass production, Mr. Louis was one of the first to catch the dawn of the era, pioneering and universal. This high aesthetic sense became the origin of the tank watch collection that will be passed down to future generations .
World-famous celebrities such as Hollywood star Alain Delon, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, and former British royal family Princess Diana are among the tank series users (commonly known as tankists). The Tank watch collection is globally acclaimed .
The Tank Must Watch is a new collection that inherits the design of the Louis Cartier watch, which luxuriously uses solid gold materials and gemstones, which are highly valuable as jewelry, among the Tank Watch Collection.
However, from the desire to be used by a wide range of customers, we adopted stainless steel for the case material and realized a price range with high cost performance .
About 100 years have passed since the birth of the tank watch. The Tank Mast Watch series, which breathes art deco style engraved in art history, has been evaluated as a timeless immortal work . This item is recommended for those who are looking for a classic design.
Source: "HODINKEE" very early tank (1920)
https://www.hodinkee.jp/articles/from-war-time-to-watch-time-the-tank-behind-the-cartier-tank
2. Solar Beat! quartz! Even an automatic movement! ?
The Timeless Beauty of the New Tank Mast Watch and Challenge to a New Era of Sustainability
The second reason why the new tank must watch is chosen is Cartier's passion for flexible product development, which is shifting to a sustainable society .
The 2021 new tank must watch series strap is not only made of genuine leather, but also a strap that does not use any animal-derived materials for the first time. Recycled apple waste, which has been taken up as a social issue in Europe, is used as a material to manufacture eco-straps that are so faithful that they can be thought of as genuine leather products.
It is still fresh in my memory that SGDs efforts were introduced to the movement for the first time in the luxury watch industry and attracted worldwide attention. The Maison's first photovoltaic solar movement has been designed and developed by the development team for about two years. The upper part of the double-designed dial retains the elaborate design, but the Roman index part is hollowed out, and light is collected from the hole to the photovoltaic cell installed at the bottom of the dial! It is a nice point that it operates with about 10 minutes of daylight per day .
The quartz movement extends the battery life from about 2 years to about 8 years , successfully reducing the frequency of battery replacement.
And the watch introduced this time is a highly versatile Cartier brand that boasts tremendous trust from major luxury watch brands under the umbrella of the Richemont Group, which bundles world-famous luxury boutiques such as Panerai and Lange & Söhne. Equipped with self-developed self-winding movement Cal. 1847 MC .
Readers must have had the experience of deciding not to buy a watch because they liked the design of the watch but didn't find the movement they were looking for. It is rare for a single collection to display three types of movement: automatic, solar, and quartz.It is a great point that you can choose a tank must watch with your favorite movement from the same collection according to your wishes.
The Tank Must watch not only improves the internal functions, but also inherits the timeless design of the Tank Louis Cartier watch in detail. A collection that perfectly embodies the true value of the long-established Maison, which has been in business for 170 years, as a work that matches the new era that acutely captures the pursuit of timeless beauty and the sustainability aspect that the current era demands. It is called
Source: "Cartier Official HP" 1847MC
URL: https://www.cartier.jp/ja/product category/watch//cartier-watchmaking/innovation-and-know-how/movements.html
3. Cospa is a must-see! Self-winding tank mast XL that can be purchased from around 500,000 yen if used
When it comes to the list price of a tank must watch, the budget ranges from about 380,000 yen to 930,000 yen, depending on the type of movement, strap type, size, and presence or absence of diamonds.
The Louis Cartier watch, which became the design model of the tank must watch, is out of my budget, but if it is a tank must watch that expresses the details of the case and dial design in detail, except for the diamond design, I can buy it at a good price. The item which is recommended as an entry watch of Cartier Corporation who can do it .
As one of the world's top 5 jewelery maison watches, boasting a history of approximately 175 years since its founding, the tank watch boasts a high degree of global recognition and a history of more than 100 years since the birth of the world's first men's watch "Santos". As a new collection, it can be said that it is a gem that is worth owning.
Source: "Cartier Official HP" 1912 The earliest Santos Maison collection SANTOS-DUMONT WRISTWATCH Cartier Paris
URL: https://www.cartier.jp/en/Maison/Traditional Tradition/Cartier-Collection/2/2.html
I can cherish it for the rest of my life! The charm of the Cartier tank must watch that you never get tired of
1. Not just XL! Available in 3 different sizes recommended as a pair watch
There are three types of tank mast watch sizes . You can choose your favorite one according to the size of your wrist. The tank must watch collection is also recommended for those who are considering purchasing a pair item !
Source: "Cartier official HP" size development
https://www.cartier.jp/en/Product Category/Watches/All Watches/Tank-de-Cartier-Watch-Tank-Mast/wsta0040-Tank-Mast-Watch.html
For example, you can choose an XL leather strap paired with an automatic movement, or an SM size leather strap paired with an 8-year battery quartz movement.
There aren't many fashionable luxury watches from the same collection where you can choose different sizes, straps, and movements to suit each other's tastes . By all means, why not give it as a gift to each other for important anniversaries and events such as Christmas?
The highly designed tank must watch collection is an excellent item that can be worn anywhere regardless of whether it is on or off! Let's get over the cold season with excitement.
2. Will you accept repairs even if I buy a second-hand product? Complete service of Cartier advocating "cherish for a lifetime"
Cartier is one of the Maisons belonging to the Richemont Group . If you are a luxury watch brand of the Richemont Group, even if you purchase a second-hand watch that does not come with a warranty, after-sales maintenance is possible at a regular store!
This is a reliable service for users who want to stick to boutique maintenance, rather than maintenance at the watch shop's own workshop or affiliated repair workshop where they purchased second-hand watches. *Terms as of November 2022.
3. Not just 20s and 30s! A timeless tank must watch XL that you will love for the rest of your life in your 40s, 50s and 60s
The tank must watch, which is popular for its classical design that symbolizes the beauty of straight lines, is a versatile item that can be worn for both business and private occasions . It is recommended as an entry watch from Cartier that can be worn casually because it can be used without worrying about age or TPO.
If you have one timeless watch in your home, you can share it with your family! I would definitely recommend this watch to anyone who is considering a luxury watch at an affordable price and a watch with a timeless design .
I don't want to sell, but when I feel like it, I want to know the market situation of trade-in and appraisal
1. Ref.WSTA0040 Tank Must Watch XL boutique retail price and used market sales price
Should I buy a new watch from a boutique, or buy a second-hand watch at a lower price from a second-hand watch dealer? Looking at Cartier's official website, the selling price of the Ref.WSTA0040 Tank Must Watch XL is 599,500 yen (tax included), while the approximate selling price range of second-hand watch stores is about 470,000 yen to 510,000 yen. It is marketed as a round stand . (as of November 2022)
Considering the price difference of about 100,000 yen, it is recommended to purchase Ref.WSTA0040 in good condition.
The product price range at second-hand watch shops varies depending on the presence or absence of accessories, condition, and the date of the warranty, so when purchasing second-hand watches, be sure to check the date of the boutique warranty in addition to the condition of the watch itself. .
2. Ref.WSTA0040 Tankmast Watch XL trade-in market price
Although the specific assessment amount varies depending on the condition, the trade-in/purchase market is said to be around 300,000 yen to 380,000 yen. (as of November 2022)
If you have purchased Ref.WSTA0040 as a second-hand product and are considering trade-in/purchase in the future, you can use WSTA0040 for around 200,000 yen. (as of November 2022)
Ref.WSTA0040, which has an appraisal market price that is not less than half the list price when considering selling, can be predicted as an item with a good resale value.
3. Tank Must Watch XL as an asset value
Cartier's tank watch collection, which has established itself as a men's watch as a global jewelry maison.
WSTA0040 Tank Must Watch XL is recommended as a fund to purchase a new watch without reaching the premium price range above the list price, or to give the watch to a dear family member or friend.
The tank must watch is attractive because it has a timeless design that continues to fascinate the world for over 100 years.
Source: "Phillips Auctioneers" tank normal (around 1960)
In the November-December 2021 auction, the bid will be approximately 5.6 million yen in Japanese yen!
URL: https://www.phillips.com/detail/cartier/NY080121/105
How was it?
Cartier's collections have firmly established historical roots in every collection .
As a company that inherits highly universal and beautiful designs to future generations and pioneers the designs that are required in each era, we will not stop our flexible evolution toward the arrival of a new era of sustainability.
As a luxury watch that can be purchased with a budget of around 500,000 yen , Cartier's Tank Must Watch XL is a recommended item . For those of you who enjoyed the big sports models enough, we recommend returning to classic watches.
Why don't you increase the number of friends who will share your life together?
A tank must watch that sits on Atana's wrist as she picks up the cup the moment she takes a break at the café. I'm sure it's useful for adults who can afford it. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with the comfort and design of this product.
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[Reference materials]
" Cartier official HP"
URL: https://www.cartier.jp/
"HODINKEE"
URL: https://www.hodinkee.jp/articles/from-war-time-to-watch-time-the-tank-behind-the-cartier-tank
"Phillips Auctioneers"
The 2021 New York Watch Auction New York Auction 11 - 12 December 2021
URL: https://www.phillips.com/
【source】
"HODINKEE"
https://www.hodinkee.jp/articles/from-war-time-to-watch-time-the-tank-behind-the-cartier-tank
"Cartier official HP"
URL: https://www.cartier.jp/ja/product category/watch//cartier-watchmaking/innovation-and-know-how/movements.html
"Cartier official HP"
1912 The earliest Santos Maison collection
SANTOS-DUMONT WRISTWATCH CARTIER PARIS
URL: https://www.cartier.jp/ja/Maison/Traditional Tradition/Cartier-Collection/2/2.html
"Cartier official HP"
https://www.cartier.jp/en/Product Category/Watches/All Watches/Tank-de-Cartier-Watch-Tank-Mast/wsta0040-Tank-Mast-Watch.html
"Phillips Auctioneers"
URL: https://www.phillips.com/detail/cartier/NY080121/105