Replica Cartier Tank Watches

Q: What sizes are available in the Tank collection?

Tank Must comes in small (29.5x22mm) and large (33.7x25.5mm). Tank Francaise comes in small (25.7x21.2mm), medium (32x27mm) and large (36.7x30.5mm). Tank Louis comes in small (29.5x22mm) and large (33.7x25.5mm). Case thickness ranges from 6.6mm on quartz models to approximately 8.8mm on the Francaise automatic. Despite the rectangular case shape, the Tank wears larger on the wrist than the millimeter dimensions suggest because the brancards add visual width.

Our cartier tank replica collection features 14 models spanning the full Tank family — Tank Must, Tank Francaise and Tank Louis references in steel, rose gold, yellow gold and two-tone configurations. Louis Cartier designed the original Tank in 1917, inspired by the aerial view of Renault FT tanks on the Western Front — the vertical side brancards (side bars) represent the tank tracks, with the case forming the turret. Over a century later, the Tank remains one of the most recognized watch shapes in history, worn by figures from Andy Warhol to Jackie Kennedy. Browse by reference below, or see the full Replica Cartier collection.

Key References

Tank Must Large (WSTA0065) — 33.7×25.5mm in steel with silvered dial, blue sword hands and Roman numerals. Quartz movement for a slim 6.6mm case profile. The accessible entry point to the Tank line — the most popular cartier tank replica reference for its clean proportions and versatility on leather or steel bracelet.
Tank Francaise Medium (WSTA0074) — 32x27mm in steel with integrated steel bracelet. Automatic Caliber 1847 MC, 42-hour power reserve. The Francaise introduced the integrated link bracelet to the Tank family in 1996 — a more robust, sport-adjacent interpretation with curved case sides and chain-link bracelet design.
Tank Louis Cartier Large (WGTA0011) — 33.7×25.5mm in 18K rose gold with manual-wind movement. The purest Tank expression — straight brancards, no date function, alligator strap with deployant buckle. This is the reference closest to Louis Cartier’s 1917 original design and the cartier tank watch replica choice for dress occasions.
Tank Must SolarBeat (WSTA0059) — 33.7×25.5mm with a photovoltaic dial that powers a high-efficiency quartz movement with approximately 16-year battery life. The dial uses a perforated pattern that allows light to pass through to the solar cell below while maintaining the Roman numeral aesthetic. Cartier’s sustainability-focused Tank variant.
Tank Francaise Rose Gold (WGTA0029) — 32x27mm in 18K rose gold with integrated rose gold bracelet. Automatic movement, silvered dial. The precious-metal replica cartier tank Francaise combines the sport-bracelet design with warm rose gold finishing on every link and case surface.

Movement and Build

Every cartier tank replica in this collection uses a caliber matched to genuine Cartier specification. Tank Francaise automatic models run Caliber 1847 MC with center hours, minutes, seconds and date function at approximately 42-hour power reserve. Tank Must and Tank Louis models primarily use quartz movements that enable case thickness under 7mm — essential for the slim rectangular profile. The Tank Louis manual-wind references use ultra-thin calibers for dress-watch thinness on the wrist. Construction follows the Tank’s defining geometry: two vertical brancards (side bars) running parallel to form the case sides, with horizontal crossbars connecting them at 12 and 6 o’clock. The Tank Francaise softens this geometry with curved brancards and an integrated link bracelet. Dials feature Roman numerals with the minute track printed inside the numeral ring, blue sword hands and the Cartier logo beneath 12 o’clock. All crystals are sapphire. Straps are alligator leather with Cartier deployant buckle or integrated steel/gold bracelets on the Francaise.

How to Choose Your Tank

Sub-model defines the character. The Tank Must is the accessible everyday Tank — quartz movement, slim profile, available in steel at an approachable specification level. The Tank Francaise adds the integrated bracelet for a more substantial wrist presence — closer to a jewelry-bracelet watch. The Tank Louis is the purest expression: manual-wind, precious metal, alligator strap, no date window — the dress Tank for formal settings. The SolarBeat variant adds photovoltaic technology for a 16-year power reserve. For a square case with sport capability and the QuickSwitch system, explore the Santos. For a round Cartier on bracelet, see the Ballon Bleu. For a jewelry-bracelet approach in a square case, browse the Panthere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Tank Must, Tank Francaise and Tank Louis?

Tank Must is the steel entry-level Tank with quartz movement and slim case — designed for everyday wear on a leather strap or steel bracelet. Tank Francaise has an integrated chain-link bracelet with curved case sides — more substantial and jewelry-like, available with automatic or quartz movement. Tank Louis is the prestige expression in 18K gold only, with straight brancards, manual-wind or quartz movement and alligator strap — closest to Louis Cartier’s 1917 original. Each shares the rectangular Tank DNA but addresses different occasions and budgets.

What are brancards on a Cartier Tank?

Brancards are the vertical side bars that form the left and right edges of the Tank case. The name comes from the French word for stretcher bars. On the original 1917 Tank, Louis Cartier designed these side bars to evoke Renault FT tank tracks when viewed from above. The brancards extend beyond the case to form the lug attachment points for the strap or bracelet. On the Tank Louis, brancards are straight and angular. On the Tank Francaise, they curve to flow into the integrated bracelet links.

What sizes are available in the Tank collection?

Tank Must comes in small (29.5x22mm) and large (33.7×25.5mm). Tank Francaise comes in small (25.7×21.2mm), medium (32x27mm) and large (36.7×30.5mm). Tank Louis comes in small (29.5x22mm) and large (33.7×25.5mm). Case thickness ranges from 6.6mm on quartz models to approximately 8.8mm on the Francaise automatic. Despite the rectangular case shape, the Tank wears larger on the wrist than the millimeter dimensions suggest because the brancards add visual width.

What is the history of the Cartier Tank watch?

Louis Cartier designed the Tank in 1917, presenting the first piece to General John Pershing of the American Expeditionary Force. Inspiration came from the Renault FT tank viewed from above — the brancards (side bars) represent the tracks, the case the turret. The Tank became commercially available in 1919 and immediately defined the rectangular wristwatch category. Variations followed: Tank Chinoise (1922), Tank Americaine (1989), Tank Francaise (1996) and Tank Must (multiple eras). Over a century of continuous production makes the Tank one of the longest-running watch designs in existence.

Is the Cartier Tank a men’s or women’s watch?

Both. The Tank was originally designed for men (General Pershing received the first one), but its rectangular elegance made it equally popular with women throughout the 20th century. Today, Cartier offers the Tank in small sizes (22-25mm case width) for women’s wrists and larger sizes (27-30.5mm width) for men’s. The medium Tank Francaise at 32x27mm is a popular crossover size. The design’s gender-neutral proportions are part of its enduring appeal — it is defined by shape and proportion, not by size conventions.

Related Collections

Explore more from our Cartier lineup: Santos for a square sport-elegant alternative with automatic movement and QuickSwitch bracelet, Panthere for an Art Deco jewelry-bracelet design. Browse the full Replica Cartier catalog for all 84 models.