
Wristwatches · Wristwatch
Cartier Basculante 2450 White Dial Box and Paper Set, 2000
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier (maker)
- Date
- 2000
- Historical period
- Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
- Country of origin
- France
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Dimensions
- Case 35 mm
- Stock no.
- w-3420
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Bulang & Sons (w-3420)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Cartier Basculante 2450 White Dial Box and Paper Set (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Bulang & Sons (dealer), Copenhagen (stock number w-3420), this is a wristwatch by Cartier, made in France, dated 2000. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 35 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Bulang & Sons
The Tank Basculante is one of the older members of the Tank family, having been unveiled by Cartier in 1933. This lovely example dates to the 2000's and features a quartz movement housed in a steel case measuring 23 x 35 mm. The matte “eggshell “cream coloured dial displays black Roman numerals and the ‘secret’ Cartier signature hidden in the 7 numeral. The blue cabochon at 12 o’clock is used to rotate the inner case 360 degrees, protecting the glass in a similar vein to the JLC Reverso. The watch can also double as a table clock. We love these watches, and you can read our Basculante Spot On https://bulangandsons.eu/blogs/watch-talks/cartier-tank-basculante?srsltid=AfmBOop5_iW0-v0EHI9kmSymSnIiwb2KPU_ob6dQJD741oowE6XDOYI4 . The watch will come on the pictured leather strap, which includes the original Cartier steel buckle. It has also been fitted with a new battery by our watchmaker.The watch comes with its original red Cartier box and a litle booklet as well and is fully checked by our watchmaker and a fresh battery is fitted. This 2000’s Cartier Tank Basculante brings vintage charm and mechanical ingenuity together in a sleek steel case. With its reversible design, secret signature, and iconic cabochon crown, it's a perfect example of Cartier's timeless innovation. Whether worn on the wrist or used as a miniature desk clock, it’s a conversation starter every time.Get in touch! Specifications Cartier Reference 2405 Basculante 23x 35 steel reversible case Eggshell , cream coloured dial with black Roman numerals Serial 65xxxxx dating to the 2000’s Bulang and sons leather strap with steel Cartier pin buckle fitted Blue cabochon at 12 o’clock Coming with its original Cartier box and a booklet New battery fitted by our watchmaker
Historical context
Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.
Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.
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Atlas type guide
Wristwatches
Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.
After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.
What to look for
- The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
- The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
- Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
- Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
- Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
- Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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