8071Σ
Cartier
Ref. 2356
Tortue Monopoussoir CPCP
A fine and rare yellow gold tortue-shaped single-button chronograph wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 200,000€13,800 - 23,000$15,400 - 25,600
HK$228,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Cartier
- Year
- Circa 1999
- Reference No
- 2356
- Case No
- 0198CC
- Model Name
- Tortue Monopoussoir CPCP
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 045 MC, 22 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 34mm width x 43mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- In 1912, Cartier unveiled their groundbreaking third watch design - the Tortue, taking inspiration from the graceful curves of a tortoise shell. While initial versions simply told time, the monopoussoir chronograph arrived in 1928 and was reintroduced in 1999 as an emblem of the maison's journey.
- This circa 1999 example encapsulates Cartier elegance with its guilloché dial, signature flourish at 12 o'clock, Roman numerals and blued steel hands. A warm 18k yellow gold case echoes the original dimensions. The chronograph is operated by a single pusher on the crown for start, stop and reset functions.
- Offered in excellent condition, this exceptional Tortue Monopoussoir CPCP is steeped in legacy. By marrying Cartier's rich heritage with modern technique, it demonstrates the maison's mastery of time itself - both past and present.
- This circa 1999 example encapsulates Cartier elegance with its guilloché dial, signature flourish at 12 o'clock, Roman numerals and blued steel hands. A warm 18k yellow gold case echoes the original dimensions. The chronograph is operated by a single pusher on the crown for start, stop and reset functions.
- Offered in excellent condition, this exceptional Tortue Monopoussoir CPCP is steeped in legacy. By marrying Cartier's rich heritage with modern technique, it demonstrates the maison's mastery of time itself - both past and present.
Cartier
FrenchWith the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open.
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