Cartier
Tortue XL Tourbillon, Reference 2808 | A limited edition platinum tourbillon wristwatch with retrograde hour and minute, Circa 2008 | 卡地亞 | 型號2808 | 限量版鉑金陀飛輪腕錶，備逆跳小時及分鐘，約2008年製
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April 26, 10:38 AM GMT
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Cartier
Tortue XL Tourbillon, Reference 2808
A limited edition platinum tourbillon wristwatch with retrograde hour and minute, Circa 2008
卡地亞
型號2808
限量版鉑金陀飛輪腕錶，備逆跳小時及分鐘，約2008年製
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 9450 MC mechanical, 42 jewels
Movement number: 06
Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws
Case number: limited edition 06/25
Closure: black Cartier alligator strap and platinum folding clasp
Size: 48 mm length x 38 mm width
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Cartier Certificate, loupe, instruction manual and presentation box
附帶證書、放大鏡、說明書及盒子
The art deco inspired Cartier Tortue was first created in 1912 as the third watch model Cartier had ever released. Long considered the little brother amongst the iconic Cartier Santos and Tank, the Cartier Tortue only became popular in the late 1920s as Cartier had decided to integrate complications such as the repeating or single button chronograph function to its module.
In 1999, when Cartier had decided to reestablish its focus from quartz movements to high end watchmaking, they had collaborated with François-Paul Journe, Vianney Hatler and Denis Flageollet to recreate the brand’s icons known as the Collection Privée Cartier Paris with the Cartier Tortue at the center of it.
The present Tortue XL Tourbillon model made in a limited series of 25 pieces is truly a watch of fine craftsmanship. Bearing a tourbillon escapement shown on the dial at 6 o’clock which helps regulate the time, and a fascinating display of retrograde hours and minutes, this watch represents the ideal blend of Cartier’s heritage and innovations.