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CIRCA: 2000s
SERIAL NUMBER: 73776CD
REF.: 2386
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 22 mm wide x 32 mm lug-to-lug
DIAL: Sunburst grey dial with printed Arabic numerals
BRACELET MATERIAL: Cartier-signed blue leather strap with signed deployant buckle
MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 6 1/2 inches
MOVEMENT: Quartz
CALIBER: 059
The Cartier Tank Basculante was originally introduced as a response to the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso. The interesting hinged case can be reversed to protect the dial from damage. It can also be placed in a standing position to use as a bedside clock. The present example, from the 2000s, pays homage to the original Basculante from the 1920s.
Condition
Dial is in excellent condition. Case is very good, with minor scratches. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in very good condition.
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