Cartier

I would like to share with you a personnal view on my Tank Basculante. As you may know, the Tank Watch was created in 1917 by Cartier. It was inspired by the armored military vehicles, which were used in the 1st World War: a rectangular shape with legs th...  

The pictures are awesome, the reading very interesting and well documented. As for the watch, I'm rediscovering it throught this post. Certainly an example of elegance. Huge congratulations on this post, my friend. Best, Nicolas

Your photos are very nice, a bit more that a usual watch shot, I really like them. The Basculante is a very interesting Tank and may be the flattest watch in the Cartier collection. GEO

the millennium version with the "MM" at 12 o'clock but missed it. - SJX

PM me if u need to source. It's just sitting in a stall in the city area.

It was love at first sight. A bit small for my wrist, but it was one of my favorite Cartier watches when it was released. Thanks for posting. Vte

...its great to see an appreciatioon for reversing watches that are not from JLC. Your photos are really a well thought out and I like the use of some historic design sketches. I hope your Tank Basculante brings you many more great years of service and lo... 

... some weeks ago, there was another post presenting a vintage Cartier Tank watch. this one shows even much elegant with playful design. i was therefore hunting for a vintage Tank. luckily, got my first Tank. will take pics and show it up here soon. cong... 

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and very informative.... what year is this one? Enjoy it.... thanks for posting it.... cheers

with one edition made for the turn of the millennium in 2000. - SJX

Thank you all for your nice words! I am pleased that you like the photos. This watch deserves it. Here comes a last one!...