Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Model in Platinum - Chocolate Lacquered Dial | Ref. WGTA0279

Why we love this watch

Few watches in the history of horology carry the cultural and aesthetic authority of the Tank Louis Cartier. This is the Large Model - reference WGTA0279 - and it arrives in one of the most prestigious executions the maison has ever offered: a 34 mm rectangular case wrought entirely in platinum, finished to the exacting standard that defines Cartier's haute horlogerie ambitions. At the centre of attention is the lacquered chocolate dial, its warm, deep tone rendered with the kind of depth that only a lacquered surface can achieve. Arabic numerals mark the hours in the classic Cartier tradition, offering quiet legibility without disrupting the dial's considered elegance. The fixed bezel frames the dial with clean, uninterrupted lines - a deliberate restraint that has made the Tank silhouette timeless across more than a century. No date window intrudes on the composition; the dial is presented exactly as Louis Cartier intended it. The rectangular case shape - the very geometry that defines the Tank - is here executed in platinum, a metal chosen not merely for its rarity but for its density, its cool luminosity, and the way it wears on the wrist with quiet authority. A leather strap completes the piece, lending a softness that counterbalances the weight and presence of the platinum case. Reference WGTA0279 is a watch for those who understand that true luxury does not announce itself. It is a collector's choice: a rectangular platinum Cartier in a dial colour that is as considered as it is striking. This piece is available to source to order and can be secured on request. We invite you to contact SASO directly to discuss availability and arrange your acquisition.