CARTIER. MONTRE BRACELET EN OR JAUNE 18K (750) RECTANGULAIRE ET REVERSIBLE MOUVEMENT MECANIQUE CARTIER. AN 18K GOLD MANUAL WIND REVERSIBLE RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH Model: Tank Basculante Date: Circa 1990 Movement: Jewelled manual wind Dial: Silvered with guilloché engraved centre, black Roman numerals, secret signature at 7, black inner minute track with 5 minute markers, blued steel sword hands Case: Brushed and polished reversible rectangular, cabochon set below 6, monogram to reverse, No.A106740 Strap/Bracelet: Burgundy Cartier alligator leather Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold folding clasp Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 23mm x 30mm Footnotes: The Tank Basculante was first designed in 1932 and was aimed at an elite clientele looking to protect their timepieces from impact whilst predominantly playing sport. The case is composed of 3 parts allowing the central body to be inverted in order to present a smooth solid case back thus protecting the more vulnerable glass side. Due to its similar first introduction date, the Tank Basculante is often compared with the 1931 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. Although sharing a similar goal, the Basculante differs from the Reverso in several key ways. In particular the method used to invert the case on the Basculante is via a swinging frame that pulls the central body out towards you before flipping and replacing. In comparison the Reverso is set within a track that allows you to slide the body out to the side before turning over. The original production of the Basculante was quite limited before being briefly revived in the 1990s, when the current example was produced. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Movement: Not running, will require attention before seeing use Dial: Overall good Hands: Good Glass: A few light scratches Case: Surface scratches throughout Strap/Bracelet: Used, wearable but would benefit from being replaced Buckle/Clasp: Light surface scratches We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts. Please note as the strap of this lot falls under CITEs restrictions we will be unable to ship the strap outside of the UK. The successful buyer is welcome to collect the strap from our salerooms. Starting Price : 3000