Cartier Tank Basculante | Yellow Gold | Silver Dial | Reversible Case | WA202251

An Icon, Reimagined

A daring riff on Louis Cartier’s original vision, the Tank Basculante takes the maison’s pure rectangular geometry and allows it to pivot—literally. Its ingenious reversible case evokes the esprit of Art Deco Paris while offering a discreet flourish of theater on the wrist, perfectly suited to modern elegance.

The Specifications of a Modern Evolution

• Reference Number: WA202251
• The Case Shape and Profile: Rectangular “basculante” architecture with a reversible, swiveling inner case set within its gold cradle—both protective and playfully transformative
• Case Material: 18K yellow gold
• Case Size: 23 mm
• Dial Design: Silver dial with refined Cartier poise and subtle Art Deco character
• Movement Type: Quartz
• Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold bracelet or alligator leather strap
• Condition: Good
• Included: The Luxury Closet packaging

The Curator’s Insight

Cartier’s design studio shows rare restraint and brilliance—evolving the Tank into the Basculante with a single, architectural gesture that preserves the original’s purity while creating an entirely new personality.

A Testament to Enduring Design

The Basculante proves that true icons need only the lightest touch to feel fresh across generations. This is the Tank’s spirit—precise, poised, and unmistakably Cartier—reinterpreted for those who appreciate ingenuity cloaked in understatement.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The individual who loves the Tank but desires a distinctive, reversible twist
• The collector who values thoughtful evolutions of design icons
• The connoisseur seeking precious-metal refinement with an Art Deco soul