Cartier Tank Basculante 2390 Mécanique
Cartier Tank Basculante 2390 Mécanique
Here we have a piece from our personal collection, the absolutely stunning Basculante.
The Cartier Tank line is one of the most iconic in the industry, enduring for over 100 years. The design of the Tank was inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks, hence its rectangular form. The line was expanded with the Basculante, released in 1932, one year after the far more well known rectangular watch with the flip feature, the Reverso from JLC. While the Reverso utilises a track system to pivot, the Basculante uses an intricate frame to swing vertically. While in the midst of this swing, the face and frame resemble a seesaw, or Bascule in French…hence, Basculante!
While far less known than the Reverso, this lack of recognition and continuity in production has meant that the Basculante is the far rarer watch, and they are becoming more and more popular by the day.
This particular 2390 version dates to the very early 2000’s, and is in our opinion one of the most desirable versions. It features a beautifully proportioned steel 24mm x 38mm case and is powered by an ultra thin Frederique Piguet manual wind movement. Hands are blued, and the dial features a stunning, subtle guilloche.
This particular piece presents in TZ Excellent condition. The case a few light marks, but nothing deep. Inner case back features a nicely done engraving. Dial has a small blemish near XI. Please see images for full condition details.
Unknown service history. Winds smoothly.
It comes mounted on a stunning brown ColaReb Venezia calf skin strap with ecru stitching mounted on a Cartier pin buckle, and also comes with a blue ‘gator from Cartier.
Includes inner box and instruction manual. No papers.
Don’t miss your chance to get a 2390 before they shoot off into the stratosphere!
Brand: Cartier
Model #: 2390
Year: Early 00’s.
Gender: Men’s
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case details: 24mm x 38mm
Movement: Manual
Dial: Off white
Hands: Blued
Paraphernalia: Inner box, manual, Cartier blue ‘gator strap.
TZ Grading: Excellent
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