Cartier Tank Basculante Mechanical Watch 2390

Brand:  Cartier
Model:  Tank Cartier Basculante
Reference:  #2390
Approximate Diameter:  25mm x 31mm
Dial Color:  Silver guilloche with the Cartier secret signature at the 7 o’clock
Case Material:  Stainless Steel
Bezel Material:  Stainless Steel
Case Back:  Solid
Movement:  Mechanical manual wind
Functions:  Hours, minutes
Band:  Tokki Project leather strap with Tokki Project tang buckle
Box:  No
Papers / Warranty card: Yes
Accessories:  Cartier authorized dealers booklet
Condition:  Has superficial scratches and scuffing due to normal wear and age.  The second case back has a monogram engraving of initials in an old English font style.  The second case back has a light scratch.  The overall condition of the watch is good.  Running at the time of inspection, however not checked for accuracy nor water resistance/proofness.  An overhaul is always recommended for used watches.
Special Notes:  The Cartier Basculante reference #2390 is sometimes referred to as the Cartier Tank Reverso Basculante.  This is in comparison to the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso which has a similar flipping watch case.  However the Cartier Basculante and the JLC Reverso have completely different flipping mechanisms.  The Cartier Basculante utilizes a swing frame that allows the case to be flipped upside down.  The Jaeger LeCoultre uses a track system which allows the case to slide left to right to flip the case.
Last Know Retail (Approximate):  NA

In 1847, Cartier was founded by Louis-François Cartier.  Cartier become the favorite among celebrities and aristocrats, aptly named the “King of Jewellers.”  They introduced some of their most iconic models in the early 1900’s such as the Cartier Santos in 1904, The Cartier Tank in 1919, and The Cartier Tortue chronograph in 1928.  In later years, they introduced the Santos de Cartier, Pasha de Cartier, Cartier Tank Americaine, Cartier Tank Francaise, Cartier Roadster, Ballon Bleu de Cartier, Calibre de Cartier, and the Rotonde de Cartier Double Mystery Tourbillon.