Cartier Tank Watch – W5200005

Overview

The Cartier Tank Solo W5200003 is a unisex model introduced around 2012–2016, embodying the brand’s century-old Tank aesthetic in a compact steel form.

Case & Dimensions

• Rectangular case size: 34.8 mm (height) × 27.4 mm (width).

• Thickness: 8 mm, giving it a sleek, low-profile look.

• Bezel: Fixed, polished stainless steel for a clean frame around the dial.

• Case material: 316L stainless steel, polished to a mirror finish.

Dial & Hands

• Dial: Silvered guilloché with crisp black Roman numerals.

• Hands: Blued-steel, sword-shaped for classic Cartier legibility.

• Minute track: Fine printed markers around an inner chapter ring.

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant mineral glass to protect the dial.

Movement

• Type: High-autonomy quartz, Caliber 690, ensuring ±0.5 second/day precision.

• Power source: Long-life battery designed for multi-year operation.

Strap & Bracelet

• Standard: Polished stainless steel integrated bracelet with a butterfly deployment clasp.

• Option: Black alligator-grain leather strap for a more formal look.

• Clasp: Deployant buckle for secure, comfortable wearing.

Water-Resistance & Crown

• Water-resistant: Up to 3 bar (≈30 meters), suitable for splashes and rain.

• Crown: Steel-grained with a synthetic spinel cabochon, a hallmark of Tank watches.

Production & Heritage

• Production span: Circa 2010–2020, now a modern classic in the Tank lineup.

• Heritage: Carries forward Louis Cartier’s 1917 design—flat brancards, sword hands, and a cabochon crown—cementing its status as an icon of Art Deco minimalism.