Cartier Tank Basculante 2390 Large Mechanical in Steel Case with Cartier Leather Strap and Cartier Deployant

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Cartier Tank Basculante 2390 Large Mechanical in Steel Case with Cartier Leather Strap and Cartier Deployant

$11,500

A rare and ingenious expression of Cartier’s design mastery, the Tank Basculante Ref. 2390 blends timeless elegance with functional innovation. Originally introduced in 1932, the Tank Basculante was Cartier’s answer to the demand for a protected watch case—combining the refined aesthetics of the Tank with a clever reversible mechanism. The watch features a pivoting (basculante) case that flips vertically within its cradle, allowing the dial to be shielded when not in use. This elegant engineering solution was designed to protect the crystal during sporting or daily activities while preserving the iconic Tank profile. Crafted with Cartier’s hallmark attention to proportion and detail, the Ref. 2390 retains the classic Tank DNA: a rectangular case, clean geometry, and refined presence on the wrist. The dial showcases Roman numerals, blued steel sword hands, and a chemin de fer minute track, all framed beneath a sapphire crystal. The signature crown is set with a blue sapphire cabochon, completing the unmistakable Cartier aesthetic. Powered by a Swiss mechanical movement, the Tank Basculante 2390 offers traditional watchmaking reliability paired with one of Cartier’s most inventive case designs. Finished on a high-quality leather strap, this model is equally suited to collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate understated horological ingenuity.

Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank Basculante
Case: Steel
Dial: Silvered sunburst dial with black Roman numerals and blued hands
Crown: Cabochon sapphire crown
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Movement: Manual movement
Strap: Brown leather strap with Cartier deployant
Year: c. 2000s
Condition: Very Good

About the Brand

Cartier, founded in 1847 in Paris, is renowned for its pioneering role in luxury watchmaking. In 1904, it revolutionized wristwatches with the Santos, designed for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, breaking the pocket watch tradition. This innovation continued with the Tank in 1917, an icon of timeless design. Over the decades, Cartier expanded its horological mastery with collections like the Ballon Bleu, Panthère, and Pasha, blending elegance with technical excellence. Today, Cartier remains a leader in haute horology, known for its sophisticated aesthetics, in-house movements, and enduring influence on watchmaking.

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Cartier Tank Basculante 2390 Large Mechanical in Steel Case with Cartier Leather Strap and Cartier Deployant

$11,500

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