Cartier Tank Basculante
Cartier Tank Basculante
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Our take
Our take
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Description
Sharp brancards with rounded edges, railway minute scale, blue hands and a cabochon on the crown: all the codes of the Tank Louis Cartier are here.
But is it really another Tank as we know them? Not quite ! Please see the case turning on itself to protect itself (allowing you to forget what time time it is...). Narrower and longer than a classic Tank, it looks a bit bigger on the wrist while remaining discreet (notably thanks to its thin case). This beautiful sky blue strap completes the sporty and original spirit of this not-so-classical Tank!
How to wear it
The steel case is very easy to wear in any occasion and with every outfit ! A watch that is fun to wear and look at. It is particularly suitable for everyday life, perfect for work and evening because it can be both casual and elegant. Françoise particularly likes to wear it with jeans for a casual look.
Why did Françoise choose it ?
Because the come back of this 1930s design was long overdue ! This is not a watch you will come across every day. Françoise has a special love for the Tank, it's no secret. But perhaps what she prefers even more than the Tank Louis is a Tank that you don't see on everyone's wrists. Exactly like this one ! Françoise also really likes bold colored straps, which almost become a "statement".
Finally, engraving the revolving case to make the watch even more personnel is an idea that Françoise loves !
History
The Tank watch appeared in 1917 under the name "Normale" to honor the heroes of the First World War. The name is an obvious nod to the military vehicules that inspired the design. Five years later, the Tank Louis Cartier emerged. Quite similar to the first one, the Tank Louis has a more elongated case and thinner, rounded brancards (shafts). Several generations follow one another, retaining the same identity while adapting to new watchmaking technologies such as quartz. The Tank Basculante was introduced in the 1930s, then relaunched at Cartier in the 1990s.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Material
Material
Steel case / Cartier buckle
Usage instructions
Usage instructions
Authentication
Authentication
Every piece undergoes a two-step expert review before joining our selection.
Françoise and her team, collectors and horology enthusiasts for many years, examine it first.
Our partner watchmakers, with whom we work closely, then carry out the technical authentication.
Condition
Condition
Our photographs are true to life: taken in-house with a macro lens, they capture every detail of a piece with precision — including marks or scratches that may be less visible to the naked eye.
We never retouch a watch's condition; only the brightness of the photograph may be adjusted.
Serial numbers are removed from photographs to protect the authenticity of each piece.
Shipping
Shipping
Worldwide shipping and insurance are offered for each item upon receipt of payment.
Any customs duties and local taxes, which vary depending on the country of destination, remain your responsibility.
In Paris, hand-delivery is possible by appointment, once funds have been received.
Return and refund policy
Return and refund policy
Despite photos and descriptions that we hope are as accurate as possible, we know that the relationship with a piece of jewelry, a watch, is above all physical.
That's why we offer a 14-day return period, no questions asked, with a refund within 5 days of receiving the watch.
However, the watch must be in an aesthetic and mechanical condition similar to when it was sent.
A question?
A question?
Contact us or consult our Your questions, our answers page. A private appointment in Paris is also possible, upon request.
