Tank Solar Beat

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I‘m very confused by all the conflicting info out there regarding the solarbeat. I‘ve heard everything from "they are limited edition" to "pre-orders will take a year to be filled and there won‘t be any SolarBeats available for purchase til 2023" to "I walked into my AD and got one"

It‘s really strange to me how a) Cartier did not anticipate the demand for a solar version of one of their most iconic pieces and b) bad they are at communicating what‘s going on.
It does seem to be rather everyone's experience and what we've been told is so vastly different. I can't imagine why Cartier would make such a highly anticipated piece limited edition.
 
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Does anyone know if the Tank Solarbeat in small only comes in the light green and black vegan strap? And, the light powered movement was only created for the Tank Must, right? ie Not Tank Louis, Americane etc?
 
Does anyone know if the Tank Solarbeat in small only comes in the light green and black vegan strap? And, the light powered movement was only created for the Tank Must, right? ie Not Tank Louis, Americane etc?

As for yet ... yes. But if they can make it work they will definitely expand to others. Interesting to see a Cintrée with these features but I doubt they will go THAT far.
 
Does anyone know if the Tank Solarbeat in small only comes in the light green and black vegan strap? And, the light powered movement was only created for the Tank Must, right? ie Not Tank Louis, Americane etc?
I’ve seen pictures somewhere of one with a metal strap, not sure if it was the small or the large, though.
 
Does anyone know if the Tank Solarbeat in small only comes in the light green and black vegan strap? And, the light powered movement was only created for the Tank Must, right? ie Not Tank Louis, Americane etc?
My SA told me that to his knowledge it comes in a vegan strap only—I also was interested in getting this with a metal strap so it makes me a bit more hesitant even though the solar part really appeals to me.
 
Has anyone in the US been able to buy one yet? I heard there’s been production issues.
I haven't paid for it, but my SA special ordered one for me. Earlier, when it was on the website, you were able to order through the eBoutique. I could have placed an order then and gotten it, but I wanted to go through my SA so she could get the sale. Now you can't place an order at all through the eBoutique. It should hopefully be arriving in January. I will report back IF and when I get it. I'm highly skeptical. Have been asking about this watch since July, so until I see it for myself I won't believe it. :eek: :P
 
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Has anyone in the US been able to buy one yet? I heard there’s been production issues.
Same here. I pre-ordered through my SA but she said that it’s possible it could get cancelled.
I also tried reaching out to Selfridges to see if there was a workaround to have it sent to the US. They said it ships directly from Cartier UK and that there was nothing they could do :(
 
I haven't paid for it, but my SA special ordered one for me. Earlier, when it was on the website, you were able to order through the eBoutique. I could have placed an order then and gotten it, but I wanted to go through my SA so she could get the sale. Now you can't place an order at all through the eBoutique. It should hopefully be arriving in January. I will report back IF and when I get it. I'm highly skeptical. Have been asking about this watch since July, so until I see it for myself I won't believe it. :eek: :P
Please share if you are lucky enough to receive one!
 
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