WGTA0279 Tank Louis Cartier l Large model, hand-wound mechanical movement, platinum, leather
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Form in Its Purest Expression
The Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Ref. WGTA0279 is a study in restraint, balance, and refined legacy. Limited to 200 individually numbered pieces, this timepiece is not merely a watch; it is a statement in platinum, geometry, and quiet excellence. First introduced in 1922, the Tank Louis Cartier redefined elegance with its softened brancards and ideal proportions. This newest rendition in Platinum 950/1000 revives that spirit with a rich sense of modernity, minimalism, and distinction.
Case & Signature Details
Encased in a 33.7 mm x 25.5 mm platinum case with a svelte 6.6 mm thickness, the Tank Louis Cartier sits effortlessly on the wrist, sublime and confident. Its polished surface flows seamlessly into straight lugs, preserving the architectural essence of Louis Cartier’s original vision. The beaded crown, delicately set with a ruby cabochon, punctuates the case with a whisper of color and royalty. The watch’s minimalist casing radiates quiet power, bold without ostentation, crafted for connoisseurs of design purity.
Dial & Aesthetic Language
The sunray-finished dial in a warm bronze-yellow hue offers a rich backdrop of vintage-modern tension. Rhodium-finish steel sword-shaped hands sweep across the dial, harmonizing light and form. There are no numerals, no indexes, just pure space, inviting contemplation and intimacy. Protected by a mineral crystal, every angle of the dial echoes Cartier’s belief in clarity, proportion, and design-led storytelling.
Movement & Mechanical Art
At the heart of the WGTA0279 lies the manual-winding Caliber 1917 MC, a Cartier-manufactured movement revered for its elegance and dependability. Beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, it offers a power reserve of 37 hours, reminding the wearer to engage with their timepiece daily. A mechanical movement like this is a dialogue between the watch and its owner—one that values rhythm, heritage, and the artistry of winding.
Strap & Sartorial Presence
Paired with a semi-matte green alligator leather strap and secured by a matching platinum ardillon buckle, the Tank Louis Cartier wears like a tailored accessory. The green strap offers a striking yet sophisticated contrast to the platinum case and warm dial. It’s a palette composed with purpose, a union of textures that embodies quiet luxury and intentional elegance.
The Tank Legacy
Born from Louis Cartier’s imagination in 1917, the Tank became a symbol of forward-thinking aesthetics, streamlined, functional, and liberating. Inspired by the geometry of military tanks yet softened into an icon of refinement, the Tank has been worn by artists, intellectuals, and icons who understood that style can be a quiet force. The Tank Louis Cartier, with its architectural purity and evolved dial, continues that lineage for a new generation.
Cartier Care & Assurance
With Cartier Care, your timepiece is eligible for an International Limited Warranty of up to 8 years, alongside personalized maintenance and service support. It's a commitment that extends beyond the moment of acquisition—preserving the precision, beauty, and integrity of your watch for years to come.
Time Redefined
The Cartier Tank Louis Cartier CRWGTA0279 is a limited-edition heirloom of platinum elegance, where form meets intention. Explore this remarkable creation at Jewels by Love, an authorized Cartier retailer. Step into a world where heritage lives in every line. Discover the Tank Louis Cartier collection today.
| Case Material | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cartier |
| Winding | Manual winding mechanical movement |
| Case Length (mm) | 33.7 |
| Case Back Material | Platinum 950/1000 |
| Exhibition Back | No |
| Water Resistance (m) | 30 |
| Case Width (mm) | 25.5 |
| Case Thickness (mm) | 6.6 |
| Case Shape | Rectangular |
Cartier
Individually handcrafted Cartier watches are among the most coveted watches in the world. The Cartier brand is one of the most prestigious luxury goods brands in the world and is most widely recognized as a maker of fine watches along with their iconic jewelry. The brand was founded in 1847 by the French jeweller Louis-François Cartier. Since then, Cartier has turned into one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world. The Cartier watch collection features a wide range of styles, from classic watches with a vintage design to modern watches with a sleek design suitable for both women and men. All Cartier watches are designed to withstand daily wear and tear and are made with some of the most exquisite materials available in the watch industry, such as titanium, ADLC, PVD, 18-karat rose gold, pink gold, white gold with ofcourse stainless steel.
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