The Cartier Tank Solo carries forward one of the most iconic watch designs ever created—originating from Louis Cartier’s revolutionary Tank silhouette inspired by the clean geometry of military tanks in 1917. This XL automatic steel version represents a more contemporary and versatile interpretation of the Tank lineage, combining Cartier’s timeless elegance with stronger wrist presence and everyday mechanical practicality.
This is the discontinued Tank Solo XL automatic, a significantly less common configuration compared to the more widely available quartz variants. The automatic movement adds stronger collector appeal and mechanical depth, while the XL sizing gives the watch a highly versatile unisex profile that wears equally well across genders. The inclusion of a deployant buckle—a detail actively sought after by many collectors for both comfort and strap longevity—further elevates this example. Finished with Cartier’s signature sapphire cabochon crown, and presented in mint condition with a relatively new strap, it offers an exceptionally clean ownership proposition complete with box and 2019 papers.
The Tank Solo automatic occupies an increasingly interesting space within Cartier collecting because it balances classic Tank DNA with modern wearability and mechanical substance. XL automatic examples, especially with deployant buckles and clean condition, tend to be held onto longer because they offer a noticeably more complete ownership experience than entry quartz variants. As discontinued Cartier references continue gaining traction, this sits firmly in the category of quietly appreciating classics.
Product Info
Model: Cartier Tank Solo XL
Material: Stainless steel case with leather strap
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Silvered Roman numeral dial
Size: XL (unisex / gender-neutral wear)
Crown: Sapphire cabochon crown
Buckle: Original Cartier deployant buckle
Condition: Mint condition with relatively new strap
Set: Comes with original box & 2019 Cartier papers/card
Retail Status: Discontinued automatic Tank Solo configuration
Collector Notes: Automatic XL variants are less commonly sighted than quartz models; deployant buckle highly sought-after
