The Cartier Tank Basculante ref. 2499 is a captivating blend of mechanical ingenuity and Art Deco elegance, reimagined through the refined lens of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris. Inspired by Cartier’s 1930s reversible watches, the Basculante offers a poetic twist: a swiveling inner case that flips within its frame, allowing the wearer to protect the dial or display it at a different angle. Housed in 18k yellow gold, the Ref. 2499 features the unmistakable lines of the Tank family, enhanced by the architectural charm of its reversible case. Measuring a modest 25.5mm x 38mm, it wears discreetly, yet with unmistakable character. The polished frame and brushed inner case create a subtle contrast that highlights Cartier’s mastery of proportion and detail. The silvered guilloché dial, adorned with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a rail-track minute scale, is pure CPCP refinement. The caseback is another work of art as this version features the sapphire see-through caseback showing the beautiful manual wind caliber 060MC.

This very model is in impeccable condition with only very light signs of wear and no deep dents or scratches, it appears to be unpolished and features crisp caseback engravings as well as hallmarks. The dial is in perfect condition and has no patina to it. It just got a new old stock original Cartier strap with the original deployante folding clasp!

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