I believe that Cartier Tank is not a secret for a watch lover. This model is widespread, still available in the Cartier collections (http://www.en.cartier.com/collections/watches/mens-watches/tank.html) and the offer on the pre-owned market is generous.
During my searches, I have encountered some nice models but one, in particular, made a deep impression – The Cartier Tank Basculante.
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Release year – 1933 (some say in 1932, but on the Cartier website is stated 1933 as the official release), reason – special clientele who requires a watch with protected bezel and dial, the main competition was Reverso.
Unfortunately, this watch is not in the current collection, but there are some very lovely pieces on the pre-owned market.
Here is a nice video from LuxWatch.com with a Cartier Tank Basculante WA203351
Here are some links to presentations, reviews and nice pictures:
– Hondinkee: Five Reasons The Cartier Tank Basculante Isn’t ‘The Other’ Reverso
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| Side image of the Tank Basculante from Hodinkee.com
– PuristSPro: Cartier Tank Basculante: the essence of a Tank watch!
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| The back side of a Basculante from WatchProSite
– Watchuseek: Cartier Tank Basculante
 Picture by watchuseek.com member DJMM
 Picture by watchuseek.com member DJMM
– Timezone.com: Form follows Form: The Cartier Tank Basculante
 Calibre explained by Walt Odets from TimeZone.com
 “C” logo as calibre decoration: explanation by Walt Odets from TimeZone.com
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