Cartier Tank Must Small

About This Watch

The Cartier Tank Must Small reintroduces one of the most significant watch designs in history at an accessible price point. Originally conceived by Louis Cartier in 1917, inspired by the aerial view of Renault FT-17 tanks on the Western Front, the Tank has graced the wrists of Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, Muhammad Ali, and Andy Warhol. The small size at 29.5mm is the truest to the original Tank proportions and serves as an exceptionally elegant women's watch or a refined unisex choice for those who prefer vintage-sized timepieces. The 2021 Must line brought Cartier's commitment to sustainability, featuring a non-animal material strap as standard — a first for the maison. The quartz movement ensures maintenance-free operation and a slim 6.6mm profile that hugs the wrist beautifully. The Roman numeral dial, railroad minute track, and blued steel sword hands are unchanged from the design language Louis Cartier established over a century ago. The steel case with its characteristic vertical brancards (side bars) creates the elongated rectangular shape that defines the Tank aesthetic. At under $3,000, the Tank Must Small represents perhaps the best value proposition in luxury watchmaking — genuine Cartier heritage, design, and craftsmanship at a remarkably attainable price.