Cartier Tank ⌚️- TOO SMALL FOR A MAN? Does SIZE MATTER? 📏 Hands-On & LIVE Opinions

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I discuss the question “Is the Cartier Tank a man’s watch? Is it too small?
I wore my wife’s Cartier Tank to work and asked many of my coworkers what they thought… Is the watch too small for a man? Do they like the Cartier Tank? Would they wear the Cartier Tank themselves?
Check out the video and see what the overall opinion/reaction was. Leave a comment below and let me know your opinion.
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@hannahroedder936 Жыл бұрын

Not too small for Muhammad Ali! Only too small if you need to compensate for some insecurity. I love it! Just be confidant. Unisex, definitely! I will wear a WWII Elgin HS^3 deck (pocket) watch sometimes, and a Cartier Tank other times; could be anything I choose depending on the occasion, what I'm wearing , and my mood.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Agree. It’s not my style… but I think it can work with both men and women.

@Kbo513 Жыл бұрын

I think you would get a different response if it was in the original black calf strap. That shade of blue is very stark and might have skewed your responses. Edit: Nevermind it’s been mentioned before me. But on another note, this model is very versatile, but it speaks very well in formal clothing or a business/ smart casual type of wear. You can definitely wear it with a shirt and shorts, but it’s a little out of place

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Don’t get me wrong… The Cartier tank is a true icon and a classic. I appreciate the watch. I like it enough that I bought it for my wife. As for me enjoying it too… It just doesn’t seem to suit my watch collection or style.

@Kbo513 Жыл бұрын

@@PocketWatchTime I feel the same way. I really enjoy the look and design of it that I purchased it twice for my sister and mother, but as for wearing it myself - different case. I ended up purchasing a Reverso for myself.

@petermartin9494 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, you just saved me a significant chunk of money with your honest analysis.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. Always glad to help. 🙌🏻

@WatchWeeb Жыл бұрын

Hi just subbed, love your channel focusing on pocket watches! 1. The Cartier tank is a unisex watch for sure! 2. Absolutely love the tank, it is a classic watch for a reason even more so than the Jlc Reverso, the current small size is actually the classic tank size for decades since it was introduced. 3. Yes I own 2 tanks and before owning them thought Cartier was mainly for women and jewelry only. There are so many different tank configurations that you are bound to find the one for you!

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Welcome. Yes, the current Tank is a true classic. Maybe not my taste - but I’ve seen several other varieties of the Tank that I would love.

@tanachip Жыл бұрын

I actually wear the small Tank Louis, so it's even smaller than yours! I think it fits perfect on my 6.4 inch wrist.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

My wrist is 6.5. So we’re similar size. I never tried on the small size.

@tanachip Жыл бұрын

@@PocketWatchTime I'm all about wearing what I like, and I like smaller watches.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Words to live by… wear what you like. 🙌🏼

@asiantimepieces Жыл бұрын

This watch will fit to anybody as there is the XL version if the regular one is too small. What an iconic and beautiful watch.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I definitely think the XL would be more my style. Plus, I like the date window @ 6 o’clock.

@Xraycrayon 10 ай бұрын

It looks good on your wrist but the blue strap I think changed people’s opinions a black strap would look much more masculine

@PocketWatchTime 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your input. I’m going to try the experiment again on the bracelet and black strap.

@cunawarit Ай бұрын

1) Unisex and very manly on a man. 2) Oh God yes!!!! 3) Absolutely! It's an icon.

@PocketWatchTime Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Votes registered.

@bjoernaltmann 9 ай бұрын

It’s quite simple: the current Must large has the same size and shape as the Tank Louis, so that’s the classic Tank size. It doesn’t matter what other people think.

@PocketWatchTime 9 ай бұрын

Definitely a classic.

@stonec2166 Жыл бұрын

I believe that if you’re not sure and have to ask then it isn’t for you. Wear what you like and don’t worry about other people’s opinion.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. I’ve never really liked the Tank for me personally… That’s why I bought it for my wife. I did this video more as a social experiment.

@Tony16610 Жыл бұрын

Imo, It actually looks a little large FOR A TANK on you. Not too large as a regular watch, but not as diminutive and elegant FOR A TANK. Perhaps the medium on a more conservative strap might have worked better.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

The strap is definitely wrong for the watch. I’ll try again with a different audience and use the original strap.

@SuperDuperNonsense Жыл бұрын

Hi, small nitpick but could you try to avoid obscuring the watch with graphics when measuring it with a caliper in future videos? love the content tho!

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I’ll take a peek at that and try not to do that again. I can’t get better without small nitpicks. 😁

@verklagekasper Жыл бұрын

My wrist is one inch larger yet I wouldn't consider a larger Tank than that, maybe even a smaller one. If it was a Tank Louis Cartier, I'd be happy with any size. To pull it off, you don't need a special personality, it just takes a black or brown strap instead of a flashy blue one, and a little bit of not giving a duck about what other people think. Watches are first and foremost for your own enjoyment!

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. I’ve never cared what anyone thought about any watches in my collection. That’s why I have some pretty weird watches. 🤪 I still don’t think the Tank is for me… It just doesn’t mesh with me. I am going to try this experiment again with the black strap and see if I get different opinions.

@juverparadox Жыл бұрын

Black alligator strap and you got yourself an elegant men’s watch.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I did buy the Cartier black leather strap - I’ll have to retry the experiment.

@ozzy1154 10 ай бұрын

I honestly just don’t care anymore. I crossed the rubicon recently and bought a woman’s G-Shock and it looks great on my wrist. I’m going to wear what I like, full stop.

@PocketWatchTime 10 ай бұрын

Good point - the ladies size G-Shock is the perfect size.

@Harry-tb8yo Жыл бұрын

To be honest that blue strap makes the Tank look much less sophisticated and elegant than on its original black leather strap. It looks almost cheap. I personally like the Tank but the standard design would not be my first pick since I find it too close in design to my JLC Reverso Squadra. Tank Americaine and Tank Francaise are above it in my bucket list. And if I could afford it the Tank Chinoise would be above it as well. I had a closer look at Francoise and Americaine a few days ago. I think I will go for the Americain medium size.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I agree - I like the other (more elongated) versions of the Tank more too. The Chinoise is amazing. As for the blue strap - I was testing it out. I’m going to try the experiment again with the black leather and stainless bracelet.

@awdturbopowah773 Жыл бұрын

1. Do you think the Cartier Tank is male/female/unisex? Unisex now. It's interesting how times change. Worn by many manly men, from Pershing to Muhammad Ali, it was historically a masculine time piece, and made in a smaller size for ladies as well. Seems like nowadays it's considered mostly a woman's watch, with some references wearable for men. 2. Do you like the CT? Yeah, definitely. I like the Santos more though 😄. 3. Would you own/wear a CT? Yes, but it has to be the right one -- I am not generally interested in quartz timepieces. The modern ones, if I am not mistaken, only offer an automatic movement in the X-Large size. I think they did a limited run for the 100th anniversary, with mechanical movements in all the case sizes, but I have big wrists so X-Large is fine anyway 😁. Beyond sizing, I'd also go for a very conservative black or brown band on it. Great video as always 👍. Tell your co-workers they're good sports, and their responses made the video a lot of fun!

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ll tell them. You’re right - they’re good sports. I agree - the XL automatic version is far more to my liking… or maybe the Roadster (Inthink that’s my favorite Cartier).

@shawnpayne3905 Жыл бұрын

Where is the strap from ? Drop a link , thanks

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I got it on Etsy - the brand is Tuns www.etsy.com/listing/1220931953/

@walkaroundwatches Жыл бұрын

Very feminine for me but I'd say it's just about unisex. I'd wear it on a more masculine bracelet with formal wear like a suit but might look too small on my 7.5" wrists. Nice vid by the way, have subscribed 😊

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I can only imagine how small it would look on a 7.5” wrist. 😁 Thanks for the comment and the sub - I subbed to your channel too. 🙌🏼

@YORRICKID Жыл бұрын

I also have 7.5 inch wrists... looking for a video image of someone wearing large on a 7.5 inch wrist.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Check out a KZfaqr called “You’re Terrific”. I think he has a 7+ inch wrist and has a large tank.

@12801270able Жыл бұрын

@YORRICKID People often cite Muhammed Ali wearing a smaller Tank a while back. I have 7.5 inch wrists and I wear a 23 x 31mm Tank Must.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Oh yes. The picture of Muhammad Ali wearing his Tank is world famous.

@johnofmalta Жыл бұрын

The Cartier Tank solo was and is an elegant watch. We expect of and are expected as men to be more “butch” and anything that hints at lessening a very narrow definition of masculinity is not acceptable. Wear clothes that physically fits. Be comfortable enough with your body to wear clothes (watches) that show the contours of your body. Btw that tank solo looks great on you my man. The color of the strap biased the response as was mentioned by someone else. Cheers JoM.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. I’ll eventually redo the video with the black strap and the bracelet.

@animismusworks6237 3 ай бұрын

1. The Cartier Tank is definedly unisex 2. Yes, thinking on buying one 3.Sure, but note that I'm 5'11 at 143 pounds. I don't think the Cartier Tank looks good on a big guy, or big girl for that matter

@PocketWatchTime 3 ай бұрын

If you’ve got thin wrists… This does make a very nice small watch. I ended up getting a black leather strap for the watch as well… It looks much better on the black strap.

@quickerthandrawing2822 Жыл бұрын

my dad has owned a tank since the early 90s. not small but very classy

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I wish my dad was into watches. You’ll be able to enjoy the watch and memories forever.

@quickerthandrawing2822 Жыл бұрын

@@PocketWatchTime definitely the memories as i think he gave the tank to my little sister.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Hopefully he’s a watch addict like all of us and has another watch you can get as an heirloom.

@quickerthandrawing2822 Жыл бұрын

@@PocketWatchTime perhaps the black bay 58 i bought him a couple of years ago

@freqenc Жыл бұрын

It only matters on how the watch makes him feel, right?

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

True - not for me as I’m not comfortable wearing it. But, if the size suits someone… wear it with pride.

@HumanAction1 10 ай бұрын

As mentioned in the comments, Muhammad Ali wore one. So did Steve McQueen, Sean Connery, Ralph Lauren, JFK, Jeff Goldblum etc. So, of course men can wear one (and look great). However that blue strap is not it and definitely makes it look cheap. The Tank is the pinnacle of the formal dress watch so it demands a black strap. You can dress it down slightly with a brown alligator strap and get away with it, but that blue (or any other loud color) is definitely not appropriate for that watch, in my personal opinion. At the end of the day, to each their own and wear what you like!

@PocketWatchTime 10 ай бұрын

I bought the black strap. I’ll try the experiment again. Stay tuned.

@HumanAction1 10 ай бұрын

@@PocketWatchTime looking forward to it

@tods.9947 Жыл бұрын

Unisex Yes, I like it It’s not my style either. If I were to go this route I would rather go with a Santos.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I see a Roadster in my future

@tods.9947 Жыл бұрын

Oh my, nice choice!

@hectthorno584 9 ай бұрын

1. Ct is a male watch that your wife can borrow 2. Love it since I was a kid 3. Own it (original Louis Cartier size) 😇 It may be the video but I actually find your Tank is ... even a bit oversized on your wrist.😇 Anyway, it's a very nice gift for your wife.

@PocketWatchTime 9 ай бұрын

I do have a small wrist. My wife’s wrist is itty-bitty. 😂

@hectthorno584 9 ай бұрын

@@PocketWatchTimeI have a very small wrist too. I was just pulling your leg about the size questioning, as the CT is small, and until the 70's gentlemen were supposed to wear small watches 😉 This Tank looks awesome on you: it has the classical size and fits perfectly any man wrist, from ours to Muhammad Ali's.😉 Anyhow I do get why some people would think this watch looks feminine: not only it's a small classy watch but the blue strap underlines it's refinement and the strong sense of taste of the wearer. So depending on what you wear it may more or less catch the eye, thus raising the feminine/masculine question. I guess with a pair of jeans and a white shirt or with a dark suit it would be a perfect match.

@NA-oo4ls Жыл бұрын

I think for a guy to pull off a Tank, he needs to be a) unabashedly effete (a la Warhol), b) comfortably rich (pick your fav Hollywood actor), or c) a smallish, stylish athletic type (think of a tasteful lightweight prizefighter). I like to think I fall in category c).

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

You picked the best example. 😁 (however, super rich would be nice).

@thomashobbes8786 Жыл бұрын

1. Do you think the Cartier Tank is male/female/unisex? Unisex. 2. Do you like the CT? Yes. 3. Would you own/wear a CT? Yes. I have and love my Lassale watch from the 80's, and it clearly took strong influence from the Cartier Tank (less distinctive, and the face clearly follows the Seiko style, but the influence is undeniable). The CT is fancier (especially with the jeweled crown and roman numerals). But looking at history, I think the rectangular wristwatch has fallen out of fashion as a men's watch. At its heyday during the Art Deco movement, the watch was made (more) famous by the likes of Rudolph Valentino, Duke Ellington, etc., and later by Jacqueline Kennedy and Andy Warhol, etc. Today, the round watch dominates men's watches while women's watches have more of a mix between round and rectangular (though even there, round seems to predominate). But I think you nailed it...whether the CT "works" depends on who is wearing it. Same can be said for pretty much any clothing and jewelry. Anyway, great video! Had to snicker when one of your co-workers said, "I would expect nothing less from you!" Love that your co-workers all weighed in, and very appreciative of those who allowed their vids/audio/comments to be included. Interesting insight! Looks like you have a great group of co-workers! Be sure to tell them that we all enjoyed their input!

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I’ll definitely let my co-workers know. 😁

@PocketWatchTime 6 ай бұрын

@bjoernaltmann I definitely understand what you mean… There are plenty of rectangular watches out there. Plenty of dress watches, too. But, similar to the time of the pocket watch… I think the time of the dress watch has fallen out of favor lately.

@HHPS419 Жыл бұрын

1. Female. Remove that crown gem and maybe unisex. 2. Like sure, love nope. 3. Nope. For a square watch I would go with a cuervo y sobrinos esplendidos. I agree a watch can reflect your personality. This was a fun video, glad KZfaq recommended =).

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@rudyvasquez3917 Жыл бұрын

The sapphire crown is a must, if not , it's not a Cartier , just a regular watch

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

@@rudyvasquez3917 I like the sapphire capped crown. Gives the watch personality.

@dakotarayprice Жыл бұрын

I wear 34 size watch

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a trench watch that size. The strap makes it wear a little bigger than stated size.

@SowerOfMustardSeed Жыл бұрын

I think men who are known or perceived to be stylish, dapper, snazzy will carry it very nicely. Otherwise…

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

You’re probably right. 🙌🏼 No wonder… none of those adjectives describe me. 😂 Thus, I don’t think this watch suits me.

@SowerOfMustardSeed Жыл бұрын

@@PocketWatchTime the way your arm looks gave me different vibe 😂

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Oh boy. I need to workout my forearms. 😂

@alicetrieu7733 11 ай бұрын

Your coworkers prolly all smart watch people. 😂

@PocketWatchTime 11 ай бұрын

😂 Definitely not… I’m actually surprised how few have smart watches. I want to do the same test at a watch meetup event.

@chungvo87 Жыл бұрын

You buy it to impress other or you buy it to impress yourself?

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Do you like it? Do you think it’s an impressive watch?

@namduonghoang5685 Жыл бұрын

Both. Cartier is a luxury brand and they make extraordinary watches. So it goes to both.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Definitely. Luxury brands and luxury watches are meant to impress.

@Jamesdhillegas Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but imo you should not have worn it with that strap. It really changes it’s presence for the worse. At least on camera. Again. Just my opinion. For me it would have to be on black leather.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I actually completely agree. At the time, it was the only strap I had. I bought the watch on the metal bracelet and just recently bought the original black strap. Someday I’ll shoot a second video (maybe in a different type of location) contrasting the bracelet and the original leather strap.

@Jamesdhillegas Жыл бұрын

@@PocketWatchTime Thx for the response. You know it's funny. Looks like you work in healthcare? So do I. I'm often hesitant to wear or even buy certain watches due to the fact I like to wear them at work and am self conscious about certain pieces. I've always wanted a Cartier Tank. Plz try the experiment again with black leather and different folks? Very cool idea for a video.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

I will. As for wearing watches to work… as long as they’re not fragile I wear them.

@Bobo-zz2pd 7 күн бұрын

I gave mine to a girl.....its to small

@PocketWatchTime 7 күн бұрын

@@Bobo-zz2pd completely agree 🙌🏼

@rudyvasquez3917 Жыл бұрын

Anyone can wear a tank, yes i own several tanks.... It's just a watch, in this day and age, there's more important things to debate or discuss lol

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rudy for you comments. What’s your favorite size or version of the Tank?

@mbrum3230 Жыл бұрын

You may be forgetting that most people have no taste.

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 I assume your taste is “Yes”

@mbrum3230 Жыл бұрын

@@PocketWatchTime yep. Its a classic.

@bobbyburches8026 10 ай бұрын

🎯🎯🎯

@PhilipPStanil Жыл бұрын

Конкретния часовник е прекалено голям дори за вашата ръка, да не говорим колко грубо ще изглежда за ръката на жена ви!! Глупавите големи часовници идват и си отиват, но класическия мъжки размер Танк от 23 мм. винаги ще стои на линия като идеалните пропорции и златното сечение!!.....

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

Too big! Now that’s a controversial opinion. I can definitely see the watch being the right size or an appropriate size… But this version being too big for my wrist - I have to argue with that. Classic Proportions and Golden Ratios are one thing… But the Lange 1 is definitely sized more appropriately for my wrist.

@PhilipPStanil Жыл бұрын

@@PocketWatchTime 😅 Yes, I'm old fashioned! Cheers!

@PocketWatchTime Жыл бұрын

That’s ok. I collect pocket watches. I’m old fashioned too. 😂