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So is this a fashion watch or have I elevated to the next level in horology appreciation?
I recently acquired this Cartier Basculante. Guess not even Cartier fans appreciate it as this line is already discontinued by Cartier. Too bad because it is really a wonderful watch. Not only is the case and dial beautifully executed, its heart is made of a truly great movement , F. Piguet 6.10 manual wind, the same movement that is also ticking inside of VC 1972.
But at end of the day, I really don't care what you watch snobs say, because my watch can do this. Can yours? 
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So is this a fashion watch or have I elevated to the next level in horology appreciation?
I recently acquired this Cartier Basculante. Guess not even Cartier fans appreciate it as this line is already discontinued by Cartier. Too bad because it is really a wonderful watch. Not only is the case and dial beautifully executed, its heart is made o...
What's the purpose of this style?
Is it to engrave the back? I like the dial and style, just curious as to why.
A Bit of What I Know
The Cartier Tank Basculante was a retro piece that Cartier began producing in the very late 1990’s. ‘Basculante’ means ‘drawbridge’ in French, and the notion (and history) is somewhat similar to JLC Reverso. First models were early sport watches; I have s...
