The dial is a rare meters-first example that has turned a wonderful shade of brown whilst remaining in mint condition
The Tank Basculante was unveiled by Cartier in 1933 and has been a quiet hero of the brand’s line-up
- Reference 1600- Steel 36mm case- Serial 272xxxx dating to 1971- Silver soleil pie pan dial- Smooth bezel- Oyster bracelet reference 78360 with 558 endlinks- Fully checked by our watchmaker
Even the original brevet ‘+’ crown is still there
The 40mm steel case is thick in all the right places and the yellow gold bezel and winding crown are still well defined
Favre Leuba Bivouac Blue Dial Altimeter Wristwatch Ref 53223 mido The dial is a rareDespite being less well known than other major Swiss watchmakers, Favre Leuba holds the remarkable distinction of being the second oldest in the world, established in 1737, and has been a true innovator by offering very innovative watches for the professional market. Just when you think youve seen it all, along comes an altimeter watch! This cool tool, from the 1960s, integrates an altimeter and barometer, which allowed the wearer to measure their