Cartier Tank Must XL Stainless Steel WSTA0040

About this watch

The Cartier Tank Must Extra-Large (reference WSTA0040) represents a significant contemporary evolution within one of horology's most iconic lineages, the Cartier Tank. Born from Louis Cartier's design in 1917, inspired by the top-down view of a Renault FT-17 tank, this collection has graced the wrists of influential figures from Andy Warhol to Princess Diana. The modern Tank Must line, while upholding this storied Art Deco heritage, offers accessible interpretations, and the XL automatic variant particularly bridges tradition with modern mechanical sophistication.

This particular Tank Must XL distinguishes itself within the collection by incorporating Cartier’s in-house automatic caliber 1847 MC, a robust movement providing a 42-hour power reserve. This choice of an automatic movement marks a significant step, as the broader Tank Must collection traditionally features quartz movements. Encased in polished stainless steel, its generous 41mm by 31mm rectangular dimensions offer a bold yet elegant wrist presence without sacrificing wearability, neatly sliding under a shirt cuff. The silvered flinqué dial, often featuring a subtle sunray texture or opaline finish, catches the light with a depth that belies its minimalist aesthetic, while the signature blued steel sword hands and Roman numerals maintain Cartier's classic visual language. This reference thus stands as a testament to Cartier's ability to refresh a century-old design with contemporary engineering while honoring its foundational principles of elegant form and function.

Original MSRP is $5,700 + tax.

The watch is in Mint (Pre-Owned) condition, with only faint signs of wear. The photos are representative of the condition.

The watch is fully covered under the Cartier warranty until December 2029

The watch comes with:

- Outer Box

- Inner Box

- Warranty Card