Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Automatic Ref. WGTA0357 Review

OasisRam · 2025-09-26T02:00:05Z

Collector review of the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Automatic Ref. WGTA0357. Discussion on size, proportions, and fit on a 7-inch wrist.

OasisRam

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OasisRam's acquisition of the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Automatic Ref. WGTA0357 sparks a lively debate on size and proportion within the Tank lineage. The author's choice of a larger, automatic yellow gold model over smaller quartz or manual options prompts community members to share their perspectives on how modern sizing aligns with the classic Tank aesthetic. This discussion provides valuable insights for collectors considering contemporary Tank models.

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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?

Key Points from the Discussion

The Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Automatic Ref. WGTA0357, despite its 38 × 28 × 8.2 mm dimensions, is perceived by some collectors as maintaining the Tank's character and fitting well on wrists around 7 inches.
The author notes that while the Tank has historically been a smaller watch, a larger Tank can paradoxically appear more ideal for medium to larger wrists from a ratio perspective, even if it bucks historical proportion trends.
The appeal of an automatic movement in the Tank Louis Cartier Large is a significant factor for some, offering the convenience of a mechanical watch without battery concerns.
Some collectors are considering the quartz version of the Cartier Tank, including the Solar Beat, as an alternative to mechanical movements, indicating a diverse range of preferences within the community.
The placement of the watch on the wrist, specifically whether it sits behind the wrist bone, can influence its perceived fit and is a point of strong opinion among collectors.

The Discussion

j.jota

Sep 26, 2025

Looks really nice on your wrist… balanced and well proportioned

OasisRam

Sep 26, 2025

Thanks for that. The Tank is such a strange watch. A large Tank — agnostic of its historical proportions — arguably more ideal for medium/larger wrists from a ratio perspective. However, it's always been a historically smaller watch that bucks proportion trends. Anyways, thanks again for the comment.

Gwai

Sep 26, 2025

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

OasisRam

Sep 26, 2025

I definitely like it behind the wrist bone. Not wrong that it might have slid a quarter inch up when I took the pic. I wear it slightly loose.

KMII

Sep 26, 2025

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 🎉🎊🎈

OasisRam

Sep 26, 2025

Appreciate that! It's slowly becoming a part of me. It wears effortless and quietly throughout the day.