Cartier Tank Basculante 2390

This is a stunning cartier tank basculante xl 2390 finished in steel with a cream guilloche dial.

Cartier tank basculante 2390.

4 200 this item is no longer available. The tank basculante was unveiled by cartier in 1933 as part of its flagship watch line. Its case shimmers with 43 brilliant cut diamonds. The company based the watch s design on these colossal steel giants and its lines are reminiscent of a tank s tracks.

The tank louis cartier ref. Its case shimmers with 43 brilliant cut diamonds. Presented here is a cartier tank basculante 2390 mécanique in a rare full set. Tank watches are easily recognisable because of their crossbars.

The model started in 1917 but was made public in 1919 once the peace had returned. Be the first to write a review. It has a hand wound mechanical movement and the serial number is 814xxxxx. Details about cartier tank basculate mecanique 2390 xl hand wind stainless steel blue leather.

Original warranty booklet undated instruction manual red paperwork holder and cartier presentation case. 2405 circa 1990. Defined by flat vertical brancards and a sapphire cabochon this symbol of understated elegance has since captivated the world s most astute minds. The tank watch was created by louis cartier who designed it after the tanks of wwi battlefields.

Cartier tank it was a tribute to the allied troops and their tanks. Wt200006 is a 34 9 x 40 4 mm men s watch in 18 karat white gold. In 1916 the british had become the first military to use tanks on the battlefield during the battle of flers courcelette. Cartier tank basculate mecanique 2390 xl hand wind stainless steel blue leather.

The cartier tank basculante ref. Cartier tank basculante 2390 full set. Tank cartier tank basculante watch in stainless steel and leather ref. The watch thanks to a clever hinging system was able to rotate through 360 degrees to hide the watch face like its contemporary rival the jlc reverso.

Cartier tank was a tribute to the allied troops and their tanks. But the tank was a hit and the collection quickly expanded without deviating too far from the original design until 1933 when cartier introduced the tank basculante. Hence the name and the form. Cartier developed the tank in 1917 during the first world war and brought it to market in 1919.

Tank watches are easily recognizable because of their crossbars sidepieces and their rectangular or square form. Cartier tank basculante watch in stainless steel ref. The silver colored dial features 12 black roman numerals and two tempered blue hands which get their power from the mechanical hand wound 430 mc caliber. It will come with the following items.

The model started in 1917 but was made public in 1919 once the peace had returned.