{"product_id":"cartier-tank-basculante-mecanique-with-gold-buckle-18kyg-2499c","title":"Cartier Tank Basculante Mecanique with Gold Buckle 18kyg 2499C","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eCartier Tank Basculante Mécanique 2499C with 18K Yellow Gold Buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eThe Cartier Tank Basculante Mécanique 2499C is a distinctive and historically inspired timepiece that combines Cartier’s iconic design language with a unique reversible case mechanism. Rooted in the brand’s early innovations, the Basculante offers both elegance and functionality in a refined, understated package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eCrafted in stainless steel, the rectangular case features the signature Tank proportions, enhanced by a pivoting mechanism that allows the case to flip within its frame. 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