On Holden’s list, Eventually For Sure
Cartier Tank Must Extra-Large
The Cartier Tank Must Extra-Large (WSTA0053) is a dress watch from Cartier, with an automatic 1847 MC movement and 30 m water resistance.
Going by its 41 mm lug to lug, it should sit within the flat top of a wrist of about 5.6 inches (14.1 cm) or larger.
Research found it at $6,050 list in the US (checked August 2026).
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cartier |
| Reference | WSTA0053 |
| Category | Dress |
| Production | Current (introduced 2021) |
| Case and size [1][2][3] | |
| Case diameter | Unknown |
| Lug to lug | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 8.37 mm |
| Lug width | Unknown |
| Case material | Stainless steel, polished |
| Crystal | Sapphire, square-shaped |
| Water resistance | 30 m (3 bar) |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Movement [1][2][3] | |
| Movement | 1847 MC, automatic |
| Power reserve | Approximately 42 hours |
| Accuracy | Unknown |
| Bracelet [1][3] | |
| Bracelet or strap | Steel bracelet, interchangeable, with push-button folding clasp; adjustable fitting per official page |
| Clasp | Push-button folding clasp |
| Price and warranty (US) [1][2][3][4] | |
| List price (US) | $6,050 (Cartier US official page, 2026-08) |
| Street price (US) | $6,050 list; gray-market sellers advertise below list but current figures unreadable (PrestigeTime price on request) (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | Unknown |
| Warranty | Cartier warranty extendable to 6 additional years via Cartier Care registration (per [2] excerpt; base term not confirmed) |
Will it fit?
A watch wears comfortably when its lugs stay on the flat top of the wrist. Here is the 41 mm lug to lug against the flat top estimated for common wrist sizes.
| Wrist | Flat top | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 6 in 15.2 cm | 47 mm | Comfortable |
| 6.5 in 16.5 cm | 51 mm | Comfortable |
| 7 in 17.8 cm | 55 mm | Comfortable |
| 7.5 in 19.1 cm | 59 mm | Comfortable |
| 8 in 20.3 cm | 63 mm | Comfortable |
Check it against your own wrist An estimate, not a guarantee; how the method works is on the tool page.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- The Tank is one of the few genuinely timeless designs in watchmaking — 1917 lineage with unbroken identity
- 8.4 mm thin, 41 x 31 mm gives classic Tank elegance at a modern wearable size
- Automatic with date makes it a practical daily rather than a dresser-drawer piece
- Observed used pricing in the low-$4k range is a large discount to $6,050 list
- Flinqué dial, blued hands, spinel cabochon
Weaknesses
- 30 m WR and no lume restrict it to dress/daily-careful duty
- 1847 MC is a workhorse without certification or finishing ambition — ~42 h reserve
- Seconds display reporting is inconsistent across sources (see conflicts) — verify in person
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 7.7 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 9.0 |
| Value at a realistic price | 7.6 |
| Long-term ownership | 7.8 |
| Movement and engineering | 5.6 |
| Wearability and proportions | 8.4 |
| Versatility and durability | 6.4 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 8.8 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other dress watches on his list.
Sources
- Tank Must watch - Extra-large model, automatic movement, steel - CRWSTA0053 cartier.com · read August 26, 2026
- Cartier WSTA0053 : Tank Must Extra Large Automatic watchbase.com · read August 26, 2026
- Cartier Tank Must Automatic Extra Large WSTA0053 (retailer listing) prestigetime.com · read August 26, 2026
- Cartier Tank Must Extra-Large WSTA0053 Price as of August 2026 watchcharts.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.