Cartier Tank Basculante On Wrist

Cartier tank basculante w1011358 wrist watch for men.

Cartier tank basculante on wrist.

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. More and more collections were born over the years with a significant new model called the tank américaine collection. Defined by flat vertical brancards and a sapphire cabochon this symbol of understated elegance has since captivated the world s most astute minds. Its case shimmers with 43 brilliant cut diamonds.

Cream color dial railroad type minuterie mecanic movement. 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. Spécialités horlogères sa constructed the cartier tank basculante and the jaeger lecoultre reverso. Wt200006 is a 34 9 x 40 4 mm men s watch in 18 karat white gold.

Reversible rectangular case in yellow gold canned crown. The tank watch was created by louis cartier who designed it after the tanks of wwi battlefields. The case is made of stainless steel gold with dial colored in white. Rare and elegant 18k yellow gold cartier tank basculante wristwatch.

Roman numerals blue steel hands. 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. Its case shimmers with 43 brilliant cut diamonds. Black leather bracelet signed cartier folding clasp in 18k yellow gold signed cartier.

This item is no longer available. Both watches were launched beginning 1930s. The reverso even became jaeger lecoultre s most popular and iconic watch. However it s a bit of misconception to think that both watches were made with the.

Tank cartier tank basculante watch in stainless steel ref. In 1932 cartier who often partnered with other experts including movement designers at lecoultre created the tank basculante which was designed in similar fashion to the jlc reverso and intended for use while playing sports. Dial case and movement signed. This cartier tank basculante is a comfortable to wear men s wrist watch that offers its owner precise timekeeping.

Cartier tank basculante watch in stainless steel and leather ref. Its black leather strap provides great fit.