Cartier Tank Basculante 2390

The Tank Basculante is one of the older members of the Tank family, being unveiled by Cartier in 1933. This is the desirable mechanically wound example is in a steel case that measures 25x38mm. The white guilloche dial features black Roman numerals. The blue cabochon at 12 o’clock is used to reverse the inner case of the watch through a 360-degree rotation, to protect the glass in a similar vein to the JLC Reverso. The watch can also double as a table clock.

Information:

Pre-Owned: Cartier Tank Basculante 2390

Reference: W1016355

Limited: Limited Production of Hundreds

Dial: Off-White Guilloché dial

Bracelet: Cartier Black Leather Strap

Case Size: 25.5mm x 6mm Thickness x 38mm Lug to lug

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Movement: Manual

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

Box and Papers: Just Watch

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Caliber: Cartier 060MC

Condition: Great pre owned condition

Case has normal micro wear. The strap is in great shape. Dial. hands and crystal are in mint condition. 

History of Cartier 

Cartier, founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, began as a jewelry workshop that quickly gained recognition among French aristocracy. Under the leadership of Alfred Cartier, the company expanded into watchmaking, with a pivotal moment occurring in 1904 when Louis Cartier created the Santos Dumont, the world's first modern men's wristwatch, for aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont.

Throughout the 20th century, Cartier continued to innovate in watch design, introducing iconic timepieces like the Tank in 1918, inspired by the Renault FT-17 tank. The company's watches became known for blending functionality with artistic elements, incorporating Art Deco influences and precious materials. Today, as part of the Richemont Group, Cartier remains a leader in luxury watchmaking, continuing to produce exquisite timepieces that combine tradition with contemporary design, from the classic Tank to the modern Pasha.