Cartier Brings Back the Tank à Guichet

A Sculptural Twist

Cartier’s 2025 Privé collection reintroduces one of its rarest icons—the Tank à Guichets—with bold mechanical upgrades and refined design language. This surprising revival brings back a watch not seen in a new version since its 1928 debut, a true celebration of Cartier’s digital display heritage.

A Legendary Digital Display Returns

Originally released in 1928, the Tank à Guichets became a cult classic, especially after Duke Ellington famously wore it. The 2025 update preserves the original’s minimalist charm while enhancing finishing and proportions. Each version includes a jump hour window at 12 o’clock and a dragging minute display at 6. Cartier smartly omitted any logo, letting the digital format speak for itself.

Three Precious Metals, One Legendary Design

All cases measure 37.6mm by 24.8mm and remain only 6mm thick. Curious how big the Tank à Guichets feels? It wears compact yet substantial, staying faithful to its art deco roots. Each piece runs on the Cartier 9755 MC movement, a manual-winding caliber designed for efficiency and elegance.

Details That Speak to Cartier’s Heritage and Precision

Cartier maintains a sleek, undecorated metal dial with no numerals—only two time windows set onto a brushed surface at the twelve and six o’clock positions respectively, much like the original. The limited edition Platinum features the windows at 10 o’clock and rotated 90º counter-clockwise with the wandering hour rotated and shown at 4 o’clock position. The yellow & rose gold models stands out with black numerals while the non limited and limited Platinum versions have maroon colored numerals, adding vintage depth to a modern design.

How Much Do These Cartier Privé Models Cost?

f you’re asking how much is the Cartier Tank à Guichets, here’s the breakdown:

• Yellow or rose gold: retail-$47,700

• Standard platinum: $55,000

• Limited edition platinum:$61,000

Strap options include black(platinum LE), green(yellow gold), grey(rose gold), or burgundy alligator leather(platinum), depending on the model. These Cartier alligator strap colors pair elegantly with their respective metals.

A return the Golden Age

 The Cartier Tank à Guichets has transcended time and trend, thanks to its minimal design and mechanical cleverness. While the standard versions honor tradition, the limited edition platinum model pushes boundaries with a rotated display—a playful nod to Cartier Destro watches. With only 200 pieces available, this Cartier platinum limited edition won’t stay on shelves for long.