Cartier
Tank Solo Large
W5200014
The Tank's enduring geometry in stainless steel, powered by quartz.
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Overview
The Cartier Tank Solo Large (ref. W5200014) presents the iconic Tank silhouette in a 34.8 × 27.4 mm stainless steel case, making it one of the most accessible expressions of a lineage that dates to 1917. A silver opaline dial with Roman numerals and a quartz movement keep the focus squarely on legibility and elegance. It occupies a considered position within the Tank family as a dress watch suited to everyday wear.
History
The Tank Solo was introduced in the early 2000s as a streamlined, entry-level interpretation of the Tank, stripping the design back to its essential rectangular case and clean dial. Reference W5200014, the Large size variant, was produced from 2012 through 2021, offering collectors a contemporary stainless steel option within a line that has historically spanned precious metals and complications. Its relatively long production run reflects the enduring commercial and aesthetic appeal of the Tank Solo proposition. Upon discontinuation it was succeeded by updated Tank references that continued the house's commitment to the original Louis Cartier design language.
Notable points
- Case dimensions of 34.8 × 27.4 mm place it in a versatile size range, wearable across genders and wrist sizes.
- The silver opaline dial with applied Roman numerals is a direct visual reference to the Tank's century-old design vocabulary.
- Stainless steel construction made this reference one of the more accessible entry points into the Tank family during its production years.
- A quartz movement prioritises reliability and thinness, consistent with the watch's role as a refined dress piece.
- Produced from 2012 to 2021, the W5200014 enjoyed a nearly decade-long run before being retired from the Cartier catalogue.
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