Fine Watches Including Masterworks of Time, Collector’s Watches
Fine Watches Including Masterworks of Time, Collector’s Watches
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Cartier
Tortue Monopoussoir, Ref. 2396 White Gold Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch Circa 2000
Lot Closed
April 14, 09:31 AM GMT
Estimate
14,000 - 20,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Cartier
Tortue Monopoussoir, Ref. 2396
White Gold Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch
Circa 2000
Dial: slivered
Calibre: cal. 045MC mechanical, 22 jewels
Case: 18k white gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 7 screws
Case number: 0475 CC
Closure: burgundy Cartier alligator strap and 18k white gold folding clasp
Size: 33 mm length x 34 mm width
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accesories: Cartier certificate, booklets and presentation case
The present lot belongs to the Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP), which was launched in 1998 and inspired by historic Cartier designs. The calibre 045MC that powers the Tortue Monopoussoir was made by THA Ebauche founded in 1996, a collaborative movement Manufacture by Vianney Halter, Denis Flageollet and François-Paul Journe.
The white gold version of the Tortue Monopoussoir has a dial inspired by the early Art Deco period, including the blue elongated triangles decorating the angles, the scale with inverted "T"'s, the Cartier signature and oversized Roman numeral at 12 o'clock.
Presented with its original Collection Privée presentation case and documents, this most attractive piece will be a superb addition to any serious collection.