Cartier
Reference W1580003 Tortue XL | A pink gold semi-skeletonized tonneau-shaped perpetual calendar wristwatch with leap year and retrograde day indication, Circa 2011
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June 17, 03:52 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
Dial: semi-skeletonized
Caliber: cal. 9422 MC automatic, 33 jewels
Movement number: 253
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by eight screws
Case number: 85
Closure: 18k pink gold Cartier folding clasp
Size: 51 x 41 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Cartier Certificate of Origin, Certificate booklet signed March 12, 2011, and booklets
Weight: approximately 160.5 g
First introduced in 1912 by Louis Cartier, the Tortue was a groundbreaking design that departed from the traditional round watch form, taking inspiration from the silhouette of a tortoise. This bold and elegant innovation quickly became a household name and a beloved model among collectors. Over the decades, the Tortue has evolved into numerous interpretations, showcasing Cartier’s commitment to both aesthetic refinement and technical mastery.
Following the conclusion of Cartier’s prestigious Collection Privé Cartier Paris (CPCP) program in 2008, the Tortue Perpetual Calendar was introduced in 2010, with further models released between 2012 and 2013. This reference features a sophisticated perpetual calendar complication, including a combined leap year and month indicator at 12 o’clock, a retrograde day display, and signature blued steel Breguet hands. The semi-skeletonized dial offers a view of the innovative caliber 9422 MC, underscoring the maison’s dedication to fine watchmaking.
The Tortue remains one of Cartier’s most versatile and enduring creations. The present example stands as a testament not only to the brand’s rich design heritage but also to its pursuit of horological innovation.