Cartier Tank Solo | 18k Yellow Gold | 24 mm | Quartz | W5200002

The Purity of a Perfect Line

Conceived in 1917 by Louis Cartier, the Tank emerged from a radical idea: a watch drawn from the top-down silhouette of a Renault armored vehicle, its parallel brancards running seamlessly into the strap. The result was a new architecture for the wrist—pure, rectangular, and destined to define modern elegance for more than a century.

The Elements of a Design Masterpiece

• Reference Number: W5200002
• The Rectangular Case and ‘Brancards’: A perfectly balanced 24 mm profile whose straight flanks flow into the strap, capturing the Tank’s integrated silhouette.
• Roman Numeral Dial with ‘Chemin de Fer’ Chapter Ring: Crisp white dial with bold black numerals encircled by the classic railroad track for precise, refined legibility.
• Blued-Steel Sword Hands: A flash of royal blue across the dial—timeless, legible, unmistakably Cartier.
• Signature Blue Cabochon Crown: The jewelled crown that quietly signals Cartier’s lineage of high craftsmanship.
• Case Material and Dimensions: 18k yellow gold case, 24 mm; an elegant, jewel-like presence on the wrist.

The Curator’s Insight

The Tank’s secret is proportion—the serene equilibrium of line, surface, and negative space. Its purity of form is a masterclass in balance, explaining why it has remained effortlessly chic for over a century, untouched by passing trends.

An Undisputed Icon of 20th Century Design

This Tank Solo in 18k yellow gold is more than a timekeeper; it is a cornerstone of design history and a benchmark of civilized taste. For the collector who values architecture as much as aesthetics, it stands as an essential acquisition—an object that will remain as relevant tomorrow as it was at its birth.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The design aficionado who collects icons of modernism
• The individual seeking a watch with a rich, intellectual history
• The purist who values timeless, understated elegance