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Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Automatic (Ref. WGTA0357) — thoughts on size?
Long time listener. First time poster.
Picked up a new piece for a special occasion: the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Automatic in yellow gold (Ref. WGTA0357).
I wrestled with the Medium options — quartz in YG or manual in RG — but in the end, yellow gold with a mechanical movement won out. For me, the piece reflects innovation grounded in history: Cartier has experimented with automatic LCs before, and this modern version feels like a continuation of that lineage.
At 38 × 28 × 8.2 mm, it’s larger than the classic Medium, but it keeps the Roman dial and Tank DNA. On my 7” wrist I think it balances pretty well, but I know opinions on size run strong.
Curious to hear your takes — does the Large still feel true to the LC spirit, or would you have gone another way?
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Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Automatic (Ref. WGTA0357) — thoughts on size?
Long time listener. First time poster. Picked up a new piece for a special occasion: the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Automatic in yellow gold (Ref. WGTA0357) . I wrestled with the Medium options — quartz in YG or manual in RG — but in the end, yellow...
I agree, the size is right for you.
You seem to be wearing it rather far from the wrist in this picture, and opinions on the right spot run strong, too… It’s a beautiful watch, congratulations! Cheers Marc
It needs to look right to your eyes and your eyes only 😊👍🏻
Looks good for sure and you have the wrist size to pull it off 👍🏻 Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈
Congratulations on your new Cartier Tank Louis Cartier.
As others have already said it's your watch and so only what your eyes and taste dictate is right for you and what you feel comfortable with that matters. Wear and enjoy it in good health. Marc
I think it looks like a great choice — sweet spot sizing for your wrist. Congratulations!
And, welcome to this forum!
Cartier tank in on my "want to get it soon"
list, but I am leaning toward the quartz version, haven't had a quartz watch in years and am willing to give one a try again. May look at tthe Solar Beat.
Congratulations, it looks great on your wrist!
I have ~7” wrist too and recently tried this model, it fits better than the medium (2nd pic) ...
Congratulations!
It looks fantastic on your wrist. I think Cartier did a wonderful job at keeping the dimensions true to the TLC’s character, even for a size 38. I’m leaning heavily cowards this exact watch for my next purchase. Enjoy it in good health.