23 Cartier A fine and elegant, Tank Basculante "Millennium", rectangular-shape manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with cabriolet system, limited edition of 365 pieces.
Estimate: Fr. 5'000 – 10'000
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- Model Tank Basculante Millennium
- Year Circa 2000
- Reference 2391
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number N° 039/365
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, cal. 060MC, 21 jewels
- Dimension 25mm width x 38mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
The Cartier Tank Basculante reference 2391 “Millennium” represents a modern and sophisticated reinterpretation of one of Cartier’s most inventive and historically significant creations. Its signature reversible case, echoing the original “cabriolet” system of the Basculante first introduced around 1932, allows the wearer to elegantly protect the dial by flipping it within the frame, a clever and practical hallmark of Cartier ingenuity that marries form and function. This yellow gold example is powered by a precise manual-winding movement and is one of only 365 pieces produced. Each watch carries the same engraved marking on the caseback: “1999 / 2000 / 2001” denoting the production period of the edition and emphasizing its rarity and collectible significance. The dial is exquisitely crafted and signed "Cartier Paris" with a guilloché motif, featuring refined Roman numerals in black and blue sword shaped hands, offering both classical elegance and subtle visual depth. The interplay of light across the guilloché surface enhances the dial’s sophistication, highlighting Cartier’s meticulous attention to detail. Produced around the turn of the millennium, the ref. 2391 “Millennium” successfully combines historical inspiration with modern craftsmanship. The result is a timepiece that is not only elegant and technically inventive, but also a rare expression of Cartier’s artistry and innovation. Its limited production, excellent preservation, and distinctive reversible design make this watch a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of Cartier’s most iconic and creative models.
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