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surfergirljen · Jul 16th, 2009, 06:11 PM

How much ROUGHLY is a Tank Francaise in SS? In white gold? (assuming no diamonds). I really have no clue and want to know if it's an option in the future...

THANKS!!

CX827 · Jul 16th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Ladies sizes, the white gold one without diamonds is around $13,000 after discount, SS one is about $2800

surfergirljen · Jul 16th, 2009, 11:05 PM

Thank you!

Does the gold wear better or worse do you think? It kind of "sparkles" more in the light right? I picture SS as being kind of dull? Which scratches worse?

I guess what I'm wondering is can you tell if someone's is gold or SS by looking at it? Is it worth $11K more?

If anyone has any pictures I'd love to see them too!

UBU90 · Jul 18th, 2009, 07:54 PM

Steel and White Gold are 2 different metals.

Steel is very fashionable and of course reasonably priced. It is better wearing than gold. It is great as a metal. It lasts for years! Most rolex watches are steel or steel and gold combination. Steel is a long lasting metal. Nothing wrong with steel.

White Gold is heavier than steel. Gold has a very different feel to steel. It is however more prone to damage. Gold is a softer metal. Gold is better for "special" use as it will damage more easily. Gold has a lovely feel. Gold is a luxury metal.

The steel model is not pretending to be white gold. They are 2 different metals.

The white gold model is a very special piece for the rich.

Steel is much more usable and a great metal.

Personally I think steel is better for everyday use.

keodi · Jul 18th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by CX827

Ladies sizes, the white gold one without diamonds is around $13,000 after discount, SS one is about $2800

Cartier has had several price increases the SS tank is around 3600-3800..

H-Less · Jul 18th, 2009, 08:49 PM

SGJ-
My cartier watch is SS and I have worn it just about everyday for the last 7 years. It still looks great. I love the way it looks and wears and have not had one regret. I also wear a white gold love bracelet on the same arm as the watch it was purchased 2 years after the watch and they look lovely together, but the bracelet is scratched and a little dinged. I don't mind much, but it did make me leary about upgrading to a YG roadster for my upcoming 40th.
Good luck with your decision.
-H

guccimamma · Jul 18th, 2009, 10:08 PM

i love-d my tank francaise SS...until i slammed it on some tile, and the crystal shattered about a year (or more) ago

it is still running, i can't afford to have the darn thing fixed...or i just refuse to pay cartier's prices

such a shame! it is a beautiful watch...

thegraceful1 · Jul 18th, 2009, 11:18 PM

Cartier Tank Francaise SS (lady's size) is usd $ 3875.00

katie09 · Jul 19th, 2009, 12:57 AM

When you write "ladysize", do you mean the smallest watch or the midsize watch?
There is a small one, a midsize one and a large automatic mens watch.

Does anyone know the prize of the midsize ss one? In my country the retail prize at AD is about 4785 US$ for the midsize and about 4330 $ for the small one. Is that much more expensive than in other countries (the prizes include tax)?

thegraceful1 · Jul 19th, 2009, 01:35 AM

^ The lady's size IS also know as the small size (pictured below)

price for the medium size (mid size ) is usd$ 4350.00 plus tax

jayjay77 · Jul 19th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by CX827

Ladies sizes, the white gold one without diamonds is around $13,000 after discount, SS one is about $2800

This implies a huge discount or buying in the grey market. As others have noted the SS is $3875 and the WG is about $18K for the smallest size in the US, so close to $14K more for the WG.

Hard to say if WG is worth it. I tried on the WG and fell in love with it. It is so much more shiny than the SS and just feels luxurious. But I really don't think anyone can tell its WG. I would like to get the WG but I'm having trouble justifying the cost. So for now I'm just staying with my two tone Tank Demoiselle.

Jul 16th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#1
surfergirljen OP Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 629	Question for CARTIER Tank owners... How much ROUGHLY is a Tank Francaise in SS? In white gold? (assuming no diamonds). I really have no clue and want to know if it's an option in the future... THANKS!!
surfergirljen OP Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 629	__________________ She said, "That's a lot of money to spend on a purse," and I knew we couldn't be friends.

Jul 16th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#2
CX827 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 269	Ladies sizes, the white gold one without diamonds is around $13,000 after discount, SS one is about $2800
CX827 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 269

Jul 16th, 2009, 11:05 PM	#3
surfergirljen OP Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 629	Thank you! Does the gold wear better or worse do you think? It kind of "sparkles" more in the light right? I picture SS as being kind of dull? Which scratches worse? I guess what I'm wondering is can you tell if someone's is gold or SS by looking at it? Is it worth $11K more? If anyone has any pictures I'd love to see them too!
surfergirljen OP Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 629	__________________ She said, "That's a lot of money to spend on a purse," and I knew we couldn't be friends.

Jul 18th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#4
UBU90 Sofa King Banned Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 18	Steel and White Gold are 2 different metals. Steel is very fashionable and of course reasonably priced. It is better wearing than gold. It is great as a metal. It lasts for years! Most rolex watches are steel or steel and gold combination. Steel is a long lasting metal. Nothing wrong with steel. White Gold is heavier than steel. Gold has a very different feel to steel. It is however more prone to damage. Gold is a softer metal. Gold is better for "special" use as it will damage more easily. Gold has a lovely feel. Gold is a luxury metal. The steel model is not pretending to be white gold. They are 2 different metals. The white gold model is a very special piece for the rich. Steel is much more usable and a great metal. Personally I think steel is better for everyday use.
UBU90 Sofa King Banned Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 18

Jul 18th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#6
H-Less And so sad about it! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 208	SGJ- My cartier watch is SS and I have worn it just about everyday for the last 7 years. It still looks great. I love the way it looks and wears and have not had one regret. I also wear a white gold love bracelet on the same arm as the watch it was purchased 2 years after the watch and they look lovely together, but the bracelet is scratched and a little dinged. I don't mind much, but it did make me leary about upgrading to a YG roadster for my upcoming 40th. Good luck with your decision. -H
	__________________ H-less, no more. H-light now (1 scarf and 1 agenda purchased. Now need a bag, more scarves, oh so much to go...)

Jul 18th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#7
guccimamma guccimamma Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Wooo Hooo! Posts: 4,228	i love-d my tank francaise SS...until i slammed it on some tile, and the crystal shattered about a year (or more) ago it is still running, i can't afford to have the darn thing fixed...or i just refuse to pay cartier's prices such a shame! it is a beautiful watch...
	__________________ "is it too early for a cocktail?"

Jul 18th, 2009, 11:18 PM	#8
thegraceful1 ILuvHermes/Chanel Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 3,777	Cartier Tank Francaise SS (lady's size) is usd $ 3875.00

Jul 19th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#9
katie09 Member Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Northern part of Europe Posts: 94	When you write "ladysize", do you mean the smallest watch or the midsize watch? There is a small one, a midsize one and a large automatic mens watch. Does anyone know the prize of the midsize ss one? In my country the retail prize at AD is about 4785 US$ for the midsize and about 4330 $ for the small one. Is that much more expensive than in other countries (the prizes include tax)?

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