Cartier Tank Basculante 2390

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Cartier tank basculante 2390.

The tank basculante was unveiled by cartier in 1933 as part of its flagship watch line. The tank louis cartier ref. This is a stunning cartier tank basculante xl 2390 finished in steel with a cream guilloche dial. Cartier tank basculante watch in stainless steel ref.

The company based the watch s design on these colossal steel giants and its lines are reminiscent of a tank s tracks. Cartier tank it was a tribute to the allied troops and their tanks. Cartier tank basculante 2390 full set. It has a hand wound mechanical movement and the serial number is 814xxxxx.

Hence the name and the form. 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. Tank watches are easily recognisable because of their crossbars. 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.

Presented here is a cartier tank basculante 2390 mécanique in a rare full set. Designed by louis cartier this square and rectangular wristwatch was a pioneer in terms of design in an era still dominated by round pocket watches. The model started in 1917 but was made public in 1919 once the peace had returned. The tank watch was created by louis cartier who designed it after the tanks of wwi battlefields.

Tank watches are easily recognizable because of their crossbars sidepieces and their rectangular or square form. In 1916 the british had become the first military to use tanks on the battlefield during the battle of flers courcelette. 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. It will come with the following items.

Details about cartier tank basculate mecanique 2390 xl hand wind stainless steel blue leather. Its case shimmers with 43 brilliant cut diamonds. Cartier tank was a tribute to the allied troops and their tanks. Its case shimmers with 43 brilliant cut diamonds.

The cartier tank basculante ref. Tank cartier tank basculante watch in stainless steel ref. Defined by flat vertical brancards and a sapphire cabochon this symbol of understated elegance has since captivated the world s most astute minds. 4 200 this item is no longer available.

Cartier developed the tank in 1917 during the first world war and brought it to market in 1919. Hence the name and the form. The model started in 1917 but was made public in 1919 once the peace had returned. Wt200006 is a 34 9 x 40 4 mm men s watch in 18 karat white gold.

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