The Cartier Must Tank we received today features
a unique design from its 1990s lineup.
The mysterious dial design makes you momentarily wonder, "What time is it?"
The Roman numerals printed on both sides of the dial are
an interesting design, printed vertically.
While most indices are arranged in a circle to follow the movement of the hands,
this watch's arrangement seems to disregard the hands' movement.
However, surprisingly, the time is not difficult to read,
and you can tell the time just like with any other watch.
Gold lines that segment the indices are set from the center to both sides,
and perhaps these two lines are a clever design choice to make reading the time easier.
Not only the position of the indices but also the thickness of the two lines and the length of the hands,
each part is meticulously designed. While the unique design is immediately apparent,
it's clear that it's finely designed to not lose sight of the essence of a wristwatch.
Playful designs like this can be seen in Cartier, among others,
and in other brands, particularly vintage models.
If you're going to choose a wristwatch, it's recommended to pick something interesting,
or a design that could only be obtained during that specific era.
Rather, if given the choice, I'd prefer to select a vintage watch that evokes a sense of its era,
over a standard design.
The design and atmosphere unique to vintage models set them apart from flashy current products.
Users don't need to be experts on watches;
I believe it's perfectly fine to choose a watch for simple reasons like "I liked the design."
Even if you choose a watch based on others' opinions,
you won't know if it's the right choice for you until you actually use it.
In that case, I believe you'll develop a stronger attachment and cherish the watch for a long time
if you choose it simply because you like it.
Many people choose this Must Tank because they "liked the design,"
and everyone who has chosen it truly cherishes and uses it with great care.
Given the design of this watch, plus the fact that it's a "Cartier" - a top global brand -
it's an absolutely undeniable choice.
