{"product_id":"case-697-cartier-sa-must-de-cartier-medium-ref-3169-w5200003","title":"Case #697 — Cartier Tank Solo Large Ref. W5200003 \/ 3169","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase #697 — Cartier Tank Solo Large\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef. W5200003 \/ 3169\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus: Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope: Watch and Booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew watch designs require less explanation than a Cartier Tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe W5200003 takes the essential Tank formula and keeps it exceptionally clean: a rectangular stainless-steel case, silvered dial, black Roman numerals, blued sword-shaped hands, and the cabochon-set crown that immediately identifies it as Cartier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the Large Tank Solo configuration, measuring approximately 34.8 mm long by 27.4 mm wide. Those proportions give it considerably more presence than a traditional small Tank while preserving the slim, architectural character that makes the design work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quartz movement is part of the appeal rather than a compromise. The watch stays slim, accurate, and ready to wear without winding or resetting after time off the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example presents in Very Good Pre-Owned condition and is fitted to a leather strap that will accommodate approximately a 7¾-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is accompanied by its Cartier booklet. No presentation box or warranty card is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction date is currently unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: W5200003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Reference: 3169\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Cartier Tank Solo Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Dimensions: Approximately 34.8 x 27.4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Width: Approximately 27 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: Silvered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerals: Black Roman Numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands: Blued Steel Sword Hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown: Beaded Crown with Cabochon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Cartier Calibre 690\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type: Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions: Hours, Minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance: 30 meters \/ 3 ATM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap: Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasp: Cartier Folding Clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit: Approximately 7¾-inch Wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded: Watch and Cartier Booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tank is one of the foundational shapes in wristwatch design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts appeal has never depended on mechanical complexity. Instead, the Tank is built around proportion, geometry, and visual balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tank Solo simplified that formula further, using a cleaner case profile and straightforward dial while preserving the essential Cartier vocabulary: Roman numerals, railway-style minute track, blued hands, and rectangular architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe W5200003 became one of the most recognizable steel Tank Solo references because the larger dimensions make it easier to wear as a contemporary everyday watch without losing the elegance of the original concept.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a watch made almost entirely from lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vertical brancards frame the dial. The Roman numerals follow the rectangular geometry. The minute track creates a second interior frame, while the thin blued hands add the only real color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat restraint is what gives the Tank its longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leather strap reinforces the dress-watch character, but the steel case keeps the watch from feeling overly formal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately 35 by 27 mm, the watch also demonstrates why rectangular measurements cannot be compared directly with round-watch diameters. It has substantially more wrist presence than a 27 mm round watch would suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quartz Calibre 690 is exactly suited to this reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tank is fundamentally about proportion and design, and the compact quartz movement allows Cartier to keep the case relatively slim while providing simple, accurate ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no unnecessary complications and no running-seconds hand interrupting the symmetry of the dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a watch that can sit unworn for days or weeks and be ready immediately when picked up again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Case File\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tank Solo is one of those watches that works because it is not trying to do everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no rotating bezel, no chronograph, and no oversized case. It is simply a clean, recognizable design that works equally well with tailoring, casual clothing, or anything in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 697 presents in Very Good Pre-Owned condition and is fitted to a leather strap sized for approximately a 7¾-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scope is straightforward: the watch and its Cartier booklet are included. No box or warranty card is represented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBST Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure Cartier design without unnecessary complication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silvered Roman-numeral dial, blued sword hands, rectangular steel case, leather strap, and slim quartz architecture make the W5200003 one of the easiest Tank references to understand and wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 697 offers that classic look in Very Good condition at a much more approachable point than current Tank pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58526111105327,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/BST_6749.jpg?v=1790124465","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-697-cartier-sa-must-de-cartier-medium-ref-3169-w5200003","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}