This is a highly rare Cartier Tank Basculante model manufactured in the 1960s, featuring an EWC movement and crafted in 18k yellow gold. The Basculante, introduced in 1932, was designed to allow the case to rotate 360 degrees, enabling the dial to flip over, making it suitable for sports such as polo. The rectangular case combines practical functionality with Cartier's unique elegance, showcasing both utilitarian purpose and artistic beauty. It's a remarkable and valuable piece that exemplifies the groundbreaking models of its time, with enduring relevance even in contemporary models.
The watch is equipped with a beautifully angular movement based on LeCoultre, marked with the Cartier Paris insignia. There are also movements from the same era marked with EWC, likely indicating differences in specifications based on the country of distribution, such as the number of jewels.
The watch comes with a Bordeaux-colored fixed Crocodile strap made by JC Pelan (wrist size 18cm), an authentic fixed Crocodile strap (wrist size 19.5cm), and an 18k yellow gold D-buckle.