Cartier Battery Change??

[UPDATE (5/22/25): I just learned that having a third party replace the battery will void the warranty (we have about 4 years left on the 8-year warranty).

I’m inclined to go ahead and do the third-party battery change anyway.

But I thought I’d check: would it make more sense to preserve the warranty?]

Hi Everyone, my wife’s Ronde de Cartier needs a battery change.

I just called the AD where we bought it for her–and they said it would need to be sent to Cartier. This would take 8-10…

Cartier Battery Change??

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Help sourcing a Tank Française WSTA0074 bracelet link or two?

Hello everyone,

I have a Cartier Medium Tank Francaise WSTA0074 (aka WSTA0105) inbound. According to the seller, and Cartier’s website, it will fit a maximum wrist size of 17cm.

My wrist is 7″/ 18cm.

I have dealt with Cartier in the past, and in order for them to sell me a leather strap for my Ronde, they wanted me to send the actual watch in to them (I bought a Delugs strap instead). Therefore I am anticipating having to send in my new Française in order for them to sell me a link or…

Help sourcing a Tank Française WSTA0074 bracelet link or two?

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Tank A Guichet Question

Hi folks. The Tank a Guichet from WW this year caught my eye. Who knows if I will be lucky enough to be offered one. But I was wondering if this is a piece that will hold value or go down over time (talking about the more standard Guichets in the lineup)?

Reason I ask is because I would consider buying it used instead of new if the value will drop (if that’s even a possibility for me). I’ve seen some conflicting amounts for recent Guichet sales from relatively recent production runs, so…

Tank A Guichet Question

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Tank Solo vs Must Value

I’ve read multiple times online that the Solo is holding its resale value better than the Must, due to its desirability for it’s more classic design and better components. Is this really the case?

Is it possible that what’s being referred to is the Must de Cartier which preceded the Solo, not the Must which followed it?

If it’s the current Must, which components are better in the Solo? I understood that the current Must has some design styling borrowed from the Louis?
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Tank Solo vs Must Value

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