CartierTortue Collection Privée

KEY FACTS

• One of the earliest Cartier designs, the ‘Tortue’ or tortoise was conceived in 1912, five years before the Tank
• Designed by Louis Cartier himself, the Tortue is characterized by its tortoise-inspired shape, which stood in direct contradiction to the predominantly round watches of the time
• Despite its long history, the Tortue has been offered in relatively small numbers over the years and is quite rare 
• This ‘Collection Priveé’ Tortue is a modern interpretation of one of the most enduring and iconic Cartier designs and is part of the exclusive and limited ‘Collection Priveé’ 
• ​In addition to the yellow gold case, the watch’s standout feature is its hand-finished dial 
• The dial is also made of gold and then covered with a layer that contains fine guilloché engraving and a rose motif in the centre
• The dial also encompasses a number of signature Cartier design cues including the blued hands, stylised Roman numerals and a central minute track 
• This rare Cartier is powered by an ultra-thin manual winding movement produced especially for the Collection Priveé by Piaget
• ​The movement features engraving across the bridges and is visible through the sapphire case back 
• The watch is paired with a factory alligator strap and gold deployant clasp 
• ​Offered by a UK-based private seller who notes the watch had a complete service at the Cartier Bond Street boutique with paperwork from January 2023 provided as part of the lot 
• Also accompanying the watch is a Cartier display box, booklet, two Cartier branded pouches and a spare factory brown leather strap 
• Under Cartier service guarantee for 2 years from service date.
• ​Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in perfect working order

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