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Model Name:
Cartier Tank Francaise 2302
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Reference:
2302
Price ($)
$
3800
Country:
France
A.I. Rating
6.2
Crowd Rating:
1788
Watch Description
The Cartier Tank was released way back in 1917 and is one of the longest-running series in the watch world.
Created by Louis Cartier himself, the often-imitated rectangular design pays homage to the Renault FT-17 tank used in the first world war and is one that has endured for over a century.
Early Tank models were equipped with a hand-wound movement designed by LeCoultre and were produced in small numbers (less than 6,000 between 1917 and 1969), making pre-1970’s references very rare finds on the vintage market.
The modern Tank has evolved and split off into several sub-series including the Tank Francaise and Tank Americaine, but at the core of the collection remains the Tank Solo. Only available with a traditional white roman numeral dial and in a choice of steel, yellow or rose gold cases, the Tank Solo stays unapologetically true to Louis Cartier’s original design and is testament to just how right he got it over a century ago.
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32
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Steel - 316L
Rectangle
Sapphire
Automatic
Cal 120
42
White
A.I. Watch Review:
# Cartier Tank Française 2302 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Cartier Tank Française 2302 is an iconic rectangular dress watch blending Art Deco heritage with modern elegance, featuring a stainless steel case and integrated bracelet, a pristine white dial with Roman numerals and blued sword hands for hours and minutes only, powered by a precise quartz movement offering endless runtime, perfect for the refined professional seeking timeless sophistication without mechanical fuss.
## Overall Watch Rating: 6.4/10.0
**Dials & Design Metric (9.4/10.0)** - The instantly recognizable Tank silhouette with meticulous dial execution rivals Patek Philippe's Calatrava for pure dress watch artistry.
**Brand Metric (8.6/10.0)** - Cartier's storied legacy in luxury and innovation positions it solidly with peers like Omega in the luxury echelon.
**Material Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel construction with sapphire crystal delivers build quality comparable to a mid-range Rolex Oyster.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Rooted in the legendary Tank line since 1917 with the Française's clever bracelet integration, it echoes the cultural impact of Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak evolution.
**Versatility Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Its slim profile and steel bracelet suit office-to-evening wear better than chunkier sports models like the Omega Seamaster.
**Movement Metric (6.1/10.0)** - The reliable quartz Caliber 057 provides quartz-typical accuracy but lacks the mechanical soul of an ETA 2824 in a Hamilton Khaki.
**Rarity Metric (5.7/10.0)** - Common on the secondary market at around $2,800, it offers less exclusivity than limited-run Tudors but more than mass Seikos.
**Functions Metric (1.2/10.0)** - Basic timekeeping falls short of even entry-level multifunction quartz like those in Citizen Eco-Drive models.
**Complications Metric (0.1/10.0)** - Pure simplicity with no extras trails far behind complicated pieces like Longines Master Collection calendars.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Excels in design heritage and materials while movement and functions lag, delivering outstanding value well below its $6,500,000 implied price.
## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: This watch vastly overdelivers on iconic style and luxury finishing relative to its modest price, making it a steal for collectors.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
