Cartier Tank Basculonte Wrist Watch with Box and Papers
Cartier Tank Basculonte Wrist Watch with Box and Papers
ITEM-1729$5,500.00
Product Details
Cartier Tank Basculonte Wrist Watch with Box and Papers
Piquet derived Cartier Cal. 050 MC with an Ultrathin movement that measures mm thick! Inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks, Cartier Tank Wristwatches are iconic & instantly recognizable timepieces. This particular example is a sophisticated Cartier Tank Basculante reference 2390, seldom encountered & highly desirable.
With its most pivotal feature - flip feature with reversible case (inspired by JLC's the Reverso watch) - the name derives from French "Bascule" (which translates as seesaw) and is what exactly the inner case is reminiscent of, as an it swings vertically.
Face & frame swings & if left halfway, the wristwatch can be used as travel clock.
When or can be completely closed off to withstand the rigours of polo matches.
Originally launched in 1932, Basculante nowadays is a rarely seen article, hence very sought after.
Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Cartier
Country: Switzerland
Type: Man's
Circa Date: 2000s
CASE
Material: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: The length lug-to-lug is 38.5 mm, width is 25.5 mm without crown.
Shape: Rectangular.
Bezel: Screw down sides.
Reference #: 2390
Conditions: C 3 (The case is in Very Good condition)
BAND
Type: Cartier navy blue leather band with Cartier buckle.
DIAL
Color: Ivory/Off White.
Numerals: Roman numerals.
Hands: Baton Hands.
Conditions: D 2 (The dial is in Perfect condition)
MOVEMENT
Type: Mechanical, manual wind movement.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Set: Stem Set.
Conditions: M 3 (The movement is in Very Good condition)
