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Hi,

I guess Specialités Horlogeres owned the patent. As of today no idea.

I don't think it was a reaction to the Reverso success as it was launched right after, too early for the Reverso to be a success yet.

IMVHO I suppose it may have been another option of development that was not selected by Jaeger, but just a supposition.

Best

Dje

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Cartier Tank Basculante: the essence of a Tank watch!

By: Dje : February 29th, 2012-14:27

Cartier is one of the most important brands in the history of wristwatches. If the Santos was the first Cartier wristwatch, the Tank is clearly the most iconic Cartier watch. I write "the Tank" but I should write "the Tank family". Collecting Cartier Tank...

Thank you Dje for a nice post!

By: dr.kol : February 29th, 2012-15:02

I wrote about my Tank Basculante in January 2011. I'm really fond of this watch and I'm looking for a gold brother for my steel watch. There are not very many Cartier watches which have turned me on. Basculante is the first and this January (the year when...

Thank you Kari

By: Dje : March 1st, 2012-06:46

Hi, This is a watch I can't imagine selling! The Santos Dumont is a nice one too! One of the few modern models that keep a certain fineness, even if definitely modern. I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Best Dje

I love this watch , too think they made it in steel with a ....

By: ImranLondon : February 29th, 2012-16:00

Magnificent calibre as well The most underrated watch of the 90's We will never see such a watch again I fear Jerome you are one lucky guy Especially to have the sapphire back Superb piece of horological magic And a wonderful post as well Thanks Best Imra...

Thank you Imran

By: Dje : March 1st, 2012-06:48

Thank you Imran, It is indeed one of those under rated horological machines that remained quite discreet and never found their deserved audience. But time will tell! I'm lucky yes but you're not that unlucky either! Best Dje

Thanks! Can I just check is it 25 or 28 mm across? [nt]

By: ImranLondon : March 1st, 2012-10:27

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It is 25 mm width (by 38mm length)! nt

By: Dje : March 1st, 2012-11:15

nt

Very nice piece, thanks Dje. [nt]

By: SJX : March 3rd, 2012-22:31

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Thanks! nt

By: Dje : March 4th, 2012-05:11

nt

Fantastic report...and if I may chip in a photo...

By: Jacky : March 19th, 2012-02:13

I am glad this Basculante / Convertible is not forgotten. Regards...

Thanks, Yours I guess, nt

By: Dje : April 15th, 2012-01:17

nt

It was...and now I am hunting for it again. [nt]

By: Jacky : April 29th, 2012-09:23

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does Cartier or Spécialités Horlogères SA own the patent?

By: Hororgasm : March 29th, 2012-13:00

and was the Basculante as reaction to the success of the Reverso? excellent article with great pictures btw. nearly missed this one. best, Horo

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By: Dje : March 31st, 2012-04:26

Hi, I guess Specialités Horlogeres owned the patent. As of today no idea. I don't think it was a reaction to the Reverso success as it was launched right after, too early for the Reverso to be a success yet. IMVHO I suppose it may have been another o...

Your platinum tank basculante

By: tmapward : April 14th, 2012-07:43

Care to sell it? Cheers, Tom

Well mine is steel and no I won't sell it! But it's possible to find one! Thank you! nt

By: Dje : April 15th, 2012-01:17

nt

Nice Review

By: redwatch : June 21st, 2012-14:55

Thank you for the detailed review. Do you know if the regular production basculantes have the same movment?

You're welcome!

By: Dje : June 22nd, 2012-06:57

Hi, Regular production Basculante models had the same calibre for mechanical models, but they made also quartz versions. Best Dje

Lovely watch and a great review!!

By: Roni M : June 22nd, 2012-14:47

Thank you for your tireless contribution to the Forum Best, Roni

Wonderful documentary! Quick question:

By: bweyhe1 : January 27th, 2018-00:35

Does the inclusion of the word “mechanique ” on the caseback indicate the watch has the mechanical, in this case Piguet, movement? Of course Cartier made the Basculante with quartz movements as well. Would “mechanique “ mean the watch is not quartz but ra...

Yes

By: Dje : January 27th, 2018-01:15

yes you're right.

Really great article and pics

By: Geo : January 27th, 2018-23:20

Enjoy your Basculante, it is a beauty. Geo

Thank you

By: Dje : January 29th, 2018-01:09

Thank you Geo, It's still a great watch, and hopefully will not stay my only Tank. Best regards Dje