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Wonderful documentary! Quick question:
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 rather mechanical?
Cartier Tank Basculante: the essence of a Tank watch!
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!
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
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 ....
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
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
Fantastic report...and if I may chip in a photo...
I am glad this Basculante / Convertible is not forgotten. Regards...
does Cartier or Spécialités Horlogères SA own the patent?
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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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...
Nice Review
Thank you for the detailed review. Do you know if the regular production basculantes have the same movment?
You're welcome!
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!!
Thank you for your tireless contribution to the Forum Best, Roni
Wonderful documentary! Quick question:
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...
Thank you
Thank you Geo, It's still a great watch, and hopefully will not stay my only Tank. Best regards Dje