Cartier
Tank Must Large Green Dial
WSTA0056
The Tank Must reborn in lacquered green — bold colour, enduring form.
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Overview
The Cartier Tank Must Large in reference WSTA0056 pairs the Tank's century-old rectangular architecture with a vivid green lacquered dial, positioning it as a contemporary statement within one of horology's most storied dress-watch lineages. Introduced in 2021 as part of a broader revival of the Must name, the piece targets collectors who prize graphic colour and iconic silhouette in equal measure. Its stainless steel case, measuring 33.7 mm × 25.5 mm, occupies the larger of the two Tank Must proportions and sits comfortably on a wide range of wrists.
History
The Tank Must name traces its roots to the Must de Cartier commercial line of the 1970s and 1980s, which democratised the Tank form in vermeil and silver before being retired. Cartier revived the Must designation in 2021 with a modernised collection offered in stainless steel, deliberately echoing the original's accessible spirit while updating materials and movement technology. The WSTA0056's green dial was among the most visually arresting introductions of that relaunch, arriving at a moment of broad industry enthusiasm for bold lacquer colours. The reference has remained in active production since its debut, cementing its place as a signature piece of the contemporary Tank Must range.
Notable points
- The dial is finished in green lacquer with no applied numerals, relying entirely on the Roman numeral-free expanse of colour and the classic Cartier sword hands for legibility.
- Power is supplied by a high-autonomy quartz movement, a practical choice consistent with the Tank Must line's emphasis on low-maintenance everyday wear.
- The stainless steel case measures 33.7 mm × 25.5 mm — proportions that honour the Tank's traditionally elongated, portrait-format geometry.
- The 2021 Must revival consciously referenced the original 1970s Must de Cartier line, lending the WSTA0056 a layered historical resonance beyond its contemporary colourway.
- Green lacquer dials across the wider watch industry surged in collector interest around the early 2020s, and Cartier's execution on this reference is widely regarded as one of the more refined examples of the trend.
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