{"product_id":"montre-cartier-tank-solo-2715-acier-grand-modele-2010s","title":"Cartier Tank Solo Watch 2715 Steel — Large Model (2010s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Tank in its most direct form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cartier Tank Solo large model Watch, reference 2715, features a steel case measuring 27mm wide by 34.5mm high, with a thickness of 5.6mm Crystal included. It is the most pared-back variation of the Tank: flat case sides, vertical brancards without a step, a bezel reduced to a fine outline. Cartier conceived the Solo line as the most direct entry into the 1917 design imagined by Louis Cartier, without altering its proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe opaline silvered dial bears the maison's characteristic black Roman numerals, framed by a printed railway minute track. The blued steel sword hands stand out sharply against it. The \u003cem\u003eCartier\u003c\/em\u003e signature occupies the upper part, while the words \u003cem\u003eSWISS MADE\u003c\/em\u003e appear at the bottom of the dial. No seconds hand, no date window, no complication: the display is limited to hours and minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel crown is set with the blue cabochon that immediately marks the maison. Inside, the Cartier 690 quartz calibre allows for this 5.6mm thickness, which no mechanical movement could achieve in this case. The strap is the original one, in black alligator, fitted with its steel Cartier deployant Buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis reference 2715 stands clearly apart from the Tank Must that succeeded it in boutiques. The strap here is in \u003cstrong\u003egenuine alligator\u003c\/strong\u003e, whereas current models are delivered in calfskin. It closes with a \u003cstrong\u003esteel Cartier deployant Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, where current production makes do with a simple pin buckle — the difference is immediately محسوس in wear as well as in the longevity of the leather. The case, finally, adopts a rigorously flat top surface, whereas recent versions have adopted a curved profile. It is a deliberate choice: the flat profile offers a more graphic reading and one closer to the original design, while the curved profile fits the wrist better. Both have their advocates, but only the earlier reference still offers this particular flatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has had only two owners. The first received it new as a diplomatic gift; in 2020 it joined the founder of Atelier Victor's personal collection, who is now offering it for sale. It was opened and checked by our watchmakers before being listed online, like every piece we offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlligator strap and deployant Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e — two original elements that current Tank Must no longer offer, being delivered in calfskin with a simple pin buckle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase with a flat top\u003c\/strong\u003e — the rigorous profile of the first Solo models, abandoned in favor of a curved profile on recent versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly two owners\u003c\/strong\u003e — received new as a diplomatic gift by the first, kept in a private collection since 2020.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy a pre-owned Cartier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcquiring a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Cartier Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than buying in a boutique allows access to the most recognizable design in twentieth-century watchmaking at a budget significantly below retail price, in a piece that has already been broken in. The Tank Solo is moreover one of the \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned luxury watches\u003c\/strong\u003e whose value remains the most stable, because it constitutes the entry point into the Tank collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis model occupies a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003emen's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 27mm width and extreme slimness make it a \u003cstrong\u003edress watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  wearable interchangeably by both, as appropriate with a shirt as with a sweater. The Tank is one of the rare watch designs whose appearance does not change depending on the wrist that wears it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003eCartier watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our watchmakers: verification of the caliber and its consistency with the reference, verification of the serial number, examination of the dial, hands, and case. It is this examination that underpins our lifetime guarantee of authenticity, and not the documents accompanying the piece. Each \u003cstrong\u003eluxury watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer is also covered by a one-year guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-cartier-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Cartier watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-2000e\"\u003eView our watches from €2,000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank Solo large model, steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2715\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Swiss Made)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz, caliber Cartier 690\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, rectangular shape, flat top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm (30mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, blue cabochon, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaline silvered, black Roman numerals, railway minute track, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blued steel sword hands, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire, excellent condition (9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black alligator Cartier, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartier steel deployant clasp, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition. The opaline silvered dial is immaculate, the Roman numerals and blued hands are intact, and the sapphire Crystal is in excellent condition (9\/10). The steel case shows a few signs of wear, visible on the left flank and on the right caseband, as shown in our photographs. The alligator strap and deployant Buckle clasp are the original ones and show light wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated to 30 meters when it left the factory. We do not perform pressure testing and therefore do not guarantee this value on a pre-owned watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, original box and outer box, original papers (unsigned), documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Current Cartier guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow was this watch authenticated?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur watchmakers open the case of each piece before it is listed online. They verify the calibre and its consistency with the reference, check the serial number, and examine the dial, hands, and all components. It is this examination that underpins our lifetime authenticity guarantee. The accompanying documents, when they exist, are reassuring but do not replace expertise: they are more easily falsified than a movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference compared with a new Tank Must in boutique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree elements distinguish this reference from current production. The strap is in genuine alligator, whereas recent Tank Must models are delivered in calfskin. It closes with a steel Buckle folding clasp Cartier, whereas the boutique offers a pin buckle: the difference is noticeable on the wrist and the leather wears less quickly. Finally, the case has a perfectly flat top, while current versions have adopted a slight curve. This last point is more a matter of taste than quality — the flat profile gives a more graphic look, while the curved one follows the wrist better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the provenance of this watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has had only two owners. The first received it new as part of a diplomatic gift. In 2020, it joined the personal collection of the founder of Atelier Victor, who wears it little and is now offering it for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is rated to thirty metres when leaving the factory, which covers water splashes and hand washing. We do not perform pressure tests on pre-owned watches and therefore do not guarantee this value: gaskets age, and their condition depends on previous use. We do not recommend swimming or showering with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 27mm wide, 34.5mm high and 5.6mm thick, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 19cm. It is the large model of the Tank Solo, which can be worn equally well by a man or a woman. The Lug width measures 17.5mm, a format specific to Cartier that should be kept in mind in the event of a strap change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Comment cette montre a-t-elle été authentifiée ?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Nos horlogers ouvrent le boîtier de chaque pièce avant sa mise en ligne. 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