Cartier Basculante Méchanique World Timer it’s part of the Reference

it’s part of the Reference 2639 family

and Conquistador all contained helium escape valves that would prevent the build-up of helium in the watches

According to Hodinkee

and never in steel

a brand he founded in 2011

Cartier Basculante Méchanique World Timer it’s part of the ReferenceWhy We Love It There are many ways to create a watch other than a round case. There are cushioned cases, rectangles, tanks, and cases which defy geometric description. And then there is the Tank Basculante. This classic Cartier breaks expectation entirely with its articulating hinged design. With its elegant guilloch dial and crisp Roman numerals, this Tank Basculante is unique among Cartier's tank models. Ours dates from the last decade of