Cartier Tortue "1847” 150th Anniversary in 18k Yellow Gold Ebel Measuring approximately 10 cm x

Measuring approximately 10 cm x 7 cm

with 557B end links and a clasp stamped “DT6

early example were fitted with matte dials – a lot like the dials in the plastic glass watches that had preceded them

the 1655 remains one of the coolest—and arguably most under appreciated

this strap showcases distinctive quill patterns that set it apart from ordinary alternatives

Cartier Tortue "1847” 150th Anniversary in 18k Yellow Gold Ebel Measuring approximately 10 cm xThe Cartier Tortue may not be as widely recognised as the Cartier Tank or the Cartier Santos, yet it remains one of Cartiers most enduring and distinctive designs. Introduced in 1912, the Tortue was only the third wristwatch design created by Cartier, following the Santos Dumont andthe Tonneau. Much like its early counterparts, it stood apart from the predominantly round watches of the era with its elegant tortoise shellinspired shape. Despite its