I got it! - The Cartier Tank Must SolarBeat 

Wearing the Ploprof while talking about your Cartier Tank buy… Love it!

This bracelet completely ruined the lugs of my solarbeat. Yes its 19mm and yes it has pushers to help remove but it just fits too tight! Spent an hour trying to force it out and of course the bracelet is unusable. For all the damage its done…Waste of money to be honest. Just get a authentic cartier tank bracelet from the store. I warned you guys.. :(

That looks awesome on you. I think its a lot more versatile than people think. Great pairing with the bracelet too. The quartz thing is such a non issue when there’s no second hand to worry about

This reminds me of the time that I wandered into the Cartier boutique on vacation, fell madly in love with this little rectangular Quartz watch from a jewelry company, and then happily put my diver, chrono, and GMT on the shelf on a regular basis for this little guy. It’s just awesome. And I feel awesome when I wear it. Goes against everything I though I knew about my preferences, but there ya go!

Wonderful watch and most likely my next purchase. Love the idea of a 16 year service increment - just found out my wife is pregnant think this could be a good hand me down piece when he or she turns 16/17/18. Replace the battery and here's a HS graduation gift. Major bonus that this will work for a son or a daughter.

I’m not really a quartz fan but after spending years trying to narrow myself down to one dress watch (all mine are divers) that I can casually wear with a polo this one keeps getting my interest. Especially with this aftermarket bracelet.. for the strap I would pair it with a navy blue croc strap.

It is hard to believe how terrific that "cheap" bracelet looks on that watch. Nice.

This is the ultimate watch for me. I have about the same wrist size as you and have been waiting for your to make this video. Today I’m 100% certain. This will be the first and only luxury watch I’lol ever buy. My 40th birthday is coming up 1.5 years from now, so I’ve got a great excuse coming up as well ;-)

So smug.

"But this time it's different, I swear" The lie we all tell ourselves

Looks phenomenal on that bracelet

I bought a small non-solarbeat variant (CRWSTA0042) this January as my first luxuary watch. The sales personnel at the Cartier boutique Tokyo recommend me the normal quartz over the solarbeat. I thought the 29.5 mm x 22 mm dimension is more true to the classic size although it is marketed as a ladies watch within the current line-up. Some people are gonna say it looks too feminine, but who cares. I like the small size and I have a 5.9" diminutive wrist anyways.

Putting Panerai to shame with this classy sandwich dial

I've owned a Reverso Tribute to 1931 for over 4 years now. I hardly wore it for the first couple of years because of its dressy nature, but something happened to me last year that prompted me to just wear the heck out of it with my jeans, shorts, converses etc. There's something about wearing a super dressy watch in a casual setting. Like it's a statement, but a whole different kind of statement - a classy, reserved kind that stands in clear contrast to the sea of Rolex/sports watch wearers out there. It's awesome. Great vid as usual.

I truly think this bracelet type complements the tank perfectly. Much better than the one offered by Cartier with chunky 3 link design and a lot of wide polished surfaces. Cartier should take note.

I have a Tank Americaine (18k) purchased in 1997. Wear it every single day. Do not own another watch. Don’t want another watch. Never get tired of looking at it!

I believe all Cartier look the best when they are small, thin and elegant.

Ha, and my gf rolled her eyes when I put a mesh bracelet on my gold-colored Seiko SUP tank homage to get a bit of two-tone swag on a budget. Looks great on you and the size is 🎯

My dream watch. Congrats on such an amazing acquisition :) Here in Brazil is kind of tough to get cool watches (ridiculous prices and not much street security). Someday tho...

I went with the Tank Must XL. I rationalize it this way: If I want to wear a small vintage style watch, I have actual small vintage watches that fit that role. The XL has this vintage design language with modern size, technology and has a new warrantied movement without the Gremlins associated with genuine vintage pieces. It's the bridge between that bygone era and the modern world. For me.

Don’t like the bracelet. Looks cheap 😮

Before i got into watches i wore a gold plate square accurist then i went all rolex and dive watches, but recently i found the accurist in a drawer put a battery in it and wore it for a week, i really liked it and a couple of weeks ago i put it alongside a large solarbeat they were virtually the same, size, style everything, i can see one of these in my future for certain.

It looks stunning paired with the metal bracelet. I am in wholehearted tank agreement about the smaller size being appropriate. Dare I say it, the watch itself becomes sublimated into an object that is more bracelet than watch… which oddly makes it come full circle (or full tank) in that it becomes a ‘tool bracelet’ as it is a bracelet that has a functional aspect… and at that dimension, the Mr. T effect is minimised. No one ‘pities the fool’ that has a Cartier Tank with metal bracelet! (At least they shouldn’t).

My wife just came back from work and gave me this watch for my bday present. my collection are between 38-42 round case. This is a stunning watch, thank you wifey

I have that same exact bracelet on my nomos metro 38 ! I changed the clasp for a drilled clasp and that made a massive difference.

I wanted to buy this but got the call for the sbgw289. Had to turn down this piece and stick to the gs.

I love what u said about the XL, ‘not too big for a watch, but big for a tank’ so true, I had the XL and found it was too big and had lost the elegance, bought the large after.

I love this watch and it will definitely be my next purchase, but I'd also like to mention how great the footage is in this video. The narration and writing is perfect too! I was engrossed the entire time!

Nice piece and your Tank needs no introduction. Enjoy. I was tempted to get the Tank Must Large because of the ideal size but I shied away from the quartz movement. Instead, I took the plunge and opted for the Tank XL automatic movement - the same movement as the Santos Large. I am happy I opted for the automatic in-house movement. I have been wearing my new Tank for over 30 straight days and I only wound it one time when I first received it.

The perfect watch collection: Summer/Spring - Rolex Sub Winter/Fall - Cartier Tank Overseas Travel - Grand Seiko

Is the lug to lug width 19mm or 20mm? You mentioned a 19mm bracelet, but wasn't sure if you sized down. I know previous iterations of the tank solo were 20mm. Thanks.

the more watch i have the more i appreciate solar watches, it's just there running and ready to go, pick it up and done :)

I heard so,where that it’s pronounced “mou-st”

First of all.. Noice! Congrats! 🥳 Secondly, I really appreciate Your dry humour , it hits just hits 👌🏼 Lastly, while I have a smaller wrist than yours, at 6.5 inches, I ended up going with a Tank XL. The Guilloché dial, automatic movement and date window really did it for me. Yes, I’m once again that date window guy! Hi..

Not a huge fan on the strap but looks amazing on the bracelet. I think if I'm going to switch to quartz I'll go with Grand Seiko for similar money though.

Definitely going to check this out next time I'm at the AD (if it's there). I'm not a big fan of quartz, but somehow it's way cooler if it's solar. I do have a Citizen Eco-drive and I do like it, though it gets worn very seldom (it's a dressy watch contending with about three other mechanical dressy watches I have). Price aside, would this beat out a medium Reverso? That's the question for me.

I think I’ve watched this video half a dozen times and chuckled each time. Great content on a great watch! Thx

Beautiful- you definitely made the right size choice. It was your Cartier Santos videos that inspired me to pick up my own vintage 187901, which quickly became my fav. watch. Fancy boy watch club's getting bigger.

I WILL join you as a Solarbeat brother. This watch was made for me. See you at the family reunion.

Santos SolarBeat... please...

I’d love to see a solar Santos.

I wanted this machine 💯 about 9 minutes ago. Now I may have to go to extralegal lengths to get one 😉 Nice job!

You are hysterical. I’m watching you cover watches I have no interest in (rather: in which I have no interest) just for the entertainment value. Keep it up!

"It's different this time." .... Time will tell. :)

Great video - I have a tank solo and it goes with me everywhere, a prefect watch if you ask me.

Save yourself a fortune and buy a Citizen Ecodrive tank....

Just ordered the must black

Looks amazing Evan - and another great video. I'm waiting for the Tank Must Black, but if it doesn't come through it'll be this one. I think Cartier also sells a compatible bracelet (but not for $40, I'm sure :).

the bracelet is beautiful on the watch. I love the small texture of it more than the big one of the original

Hands down the best watch reviewer on RU-vid.

If you're looking for something check out the Seiko Swr049

Where did you buy this? I’ve never seen this model.

Great video! Went into my local boutique three days ago, they had one on display in the large size. Told them I was happy to buy it right there and then and as they were checking everything, they came back with the sad news it was already assigned to someone. Talk about a massive tease! What's the lug width for strap options? Was the one thing I forgot to ask my salesperson before I left with a broken heart. (EDIT: Just re-watched and saw you mentioned 19mm, thank you!)

I’m not surprised that bracelet in 19mm is currently sold out. Really works well with the Tank Must. My AD just let me know my Large Solarbeat has just arrived, hoping to pick it up early next week. I’ll be sure to order one of the bracelets once it’s back in stock as well. Thanks for the fantastic content as always.

Binge watching Tank large videos currently. Did stumble during Watches and Wonders over the Tank must black dial (no indices, just a black dark dial. And I am in love. Did order it but the size. If got 18,5cm wirsts so it is small but with the bracelet you choose for your Solarbeat, well, this might due the trick. A good friend did say: Don’t wear it like a watch, wear it like a bracelet and I think thats actually good advice. So thanks for the vid, cheers.

Sorry, but $3k for any quartz watch is way too much.

Anyone know who makes the movement for this solarbeat quartz?

I think the worst error nowadays for watch companies is to still differenciate models between men and women. It could have been ok on the past century but not now. Why couldn't a girl love a diver style watch? or a man a tank one? They would sell more just selling watches! :)

Nice! Looking forward to the break-up vid!

Hi. Thanks for the information I would like to buy this tank one but I am in doubt better to buy a Qurtz one or a solar one. I appreciate let me know your experience and do you think which one is better quartz or solar.?

Dude, like your style! And now, I want this watch.

Great video! I own the Tank Solo Quartz, which looks almost identical to yours but is not solarbeat. I actually bought it when the solarbeat was announced, as I knew it would be discontinued and I personally preferred the smaller crown and flatter bezels over the solarbeat's design. The one downside is that my watch has a very weird lug width, something like 20.5mm, so my straps have to be custom made and therefore, no chance at a bracelet like yours. Still a perfect watch for me!

I've had mine since launch and I wear it more than any of my other watches still. Absolutely love it.

1:12 I have that one! 😊

It is very feminine. It suits you very well.

Nice bracelet! Because it doesn’t taper, it gives the watch more presence. I noticed that in particular on the XL. The Tank Must (large size) has the same size as the Tank Louis - that is indeed perfect

Congrats! Looks great on you! So glad it's finally coming to US! I have my name on the list at my AD. Love your videos and your sense of humor!

Good combo with the bracelet. I'll give you six months then IT'S GONE ; - )

Mogwai :)))) BTW, is that The Chad??

I recently purchased a Zenith Port Royal V as I was looking for a similar look. It’s on the bracelet and although I really want to love it I do feel it’s the bracelet that’s withholding me to wear it more often it’s too shiny. Might want to look for an aftermarket bracelet such as yours. Great video 👍

The dial looks a lot more silver in "real life"....wish Cartier did a true white dial version

Lmao the text conversation 💀

I've heard complaints about the crown, not really pulling out great, thoughts?

Absolute Perfect fit. And in my opinion the best looking watch on your wrist.

I've gone through a similar thinking fase. I really like the Santos, but I hate the thought of having (a lot of?) scratches on the bezel. The DLC versions are, in my opinion, not that versatile, not that universal. In comes the Tank. I have a similar wrist size and I must admit that the XL version looks too big (for a Tank) indeed. So now it's a choice between the quartz or the SolarBeat. I really like the bracelet on the quartz version. Choices, choices, ... Thank you for the awesome Cartier (and other too) video's!

If it doesn't have a second hand, I don't care if it is quartz or mechanical. The watch seems really small though. I could probably get used to it though. Actually, I have a Cartier that is very similar to this, which is quartz, but it is not solar powered.

I bought a Cartier Must Tank in silver, back in the late 80ies, it is in impeccable condition and it is suddenly very trendy. Weird, it now attracts lots of attention. The glass is slightly domed, that is a sign of a vintage Tank.

"Treating it like Mogwai" got a LOL out of me. Well done. Although not taking a solar beat out in sunlight might be problematic ;)

Thanks for the video. My SolarBeat arrived in December, I appreciate your video and description and the look inside the case. I like your bracelet, too, but not as much as the Cartier bracelet I ordered that comes with the large Quartz Must. It was pricey but with quick release levers, not pins, it's very functional and substantial. Thank you!

Is this the small or large version?

I owned the large quartz Must last year for a couple of days, and tried to sell myself on the size, but in the end I returned it and picked up a Santos medium. Amazing how much ‘bigger’ the Santos medium comes across for itself being a small watch. But on my 7.5” 19CM wrist, the historical significance couldn’t outweigh the tiny wrist presence. Maybe that attitude will change down the line, we’ll see. Great video as always!

Why am I not getting notifications? Damn you, RU-vid!!

Not here to compliment the watch, but to just appreciate how well written the script for this video is and how well crafted each shot is. Your witty conversation shots with Chad is not going unnoticed 😁. Lovely video. You earned a life long subscriber

I'm cracking up at the phone chat, well played 😂

I think that strap makes the watch! Cartierr should create a strap like that! Great combo!!!

Cartier has a bracelet for tank solo, why didn't you buy it?

This is a nice watch 👌🏽 id go automatic, but this is cool too

Wearing that Cartier specially after that large Omega beast is strange

Bet when this one will be resold. 😁

This is a fail. As quartz watches go this one is extremely poor value. You only buy this for the brand. The Citizen AQ4100 is far better with excellent hand finishing.

Really looks great on that bracelet. Another great video 👍🏼

Would love to see you review the Christopher Ward Aquitaine! For watch enthusiasts it seems like sweet spot of affordability and excellent finishing.

Congrats, Evan! I can absolutely relate. I bought the Tank Solo before they discontinued it and I'm just lovin' it without any particular reason. It's just such a classic and at the same time fun watch! I love that my Solo is less rounded except the cabouchon which is less pointed which makes the watch overall a little more 'masculine' imho. BUT your SolarBeat is just ingenious! I'm absolutely stunned that Cartier was able to create a solar powered watch without ANY visual hint on the dial! Really love this one for that. Enjoy!

Does the tank must have a gold case option? I can’t seem to find one online.

The shirt is telling the story as well as making the jokes this time! The quality of the videos (not just the visuals but the writing as well) seems to be going up with every video! Great job!

I still dont understand what makes this a 3000 $ watch. I like it but this shouldnt be more than 1500 $ at most. I guess people go crazy after brand recognition

Great video. Was in dubio between this and the xl too. Same reason not to pick the xl. But the L felt weird for me. So I’ll rebound to the santos

Man, I just want to say I really enjoy your videos. Wonderful shots, but it's the scripting that gets me. Cheers!

Love the bag drop intro

I was thinking the same thing when I purchased the tank, I wanted to wear it more casually. Tyler the creator was a good example of how that is definitely possible 👌🏼 great video Evan! And congrats on the new pickup.