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Cartier. A fine 18K white gold tonneau-shaped single button chronograph wristwatch

SIGNED CARTIER, PARIS, COLLECTION PRIVÉE, TORTUE CHRONOGRAPH MODEL, NO. 084, MOVEMENT NO. 084, CASE NO. 2762, CIRCA 2002

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Cartier. A fine 18K white gold tonneau-shaped single button chronograph wristwatch
Signed Cartier, Paris, Collection Privée, Tortue Chronograph model, No. 084, movement no. 084, case no. 2762, circa 2002
Cal. 045 MC nickel-finished lever movement entirely engraved with the Cartier logo, 22 jewels, engine-turned silvered dial, Roman numerals, secret signature at VII, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, tonneau-shaped case, glazed display back secured by eight screws, chronograph mechanism operated through the octagonal sapphire-set crown, 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. wide & 48 mm. overall length

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This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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This present watch is from Cartier's Collection Privée celebrated "Tortue" series. The tonneau-shaped "tortue à pattes" or "turtle on legs" wristwatch was originally designed by Louis Cartier in 1912; the shape of the case was made to resemble a turtle, a very popular animal during this era and symbol of good fortune and longevity in many civilizations. Particularly elegant, it became one of Cartier's most prized watches and is today amongst the most emblematic models of the "Collection Privée Cartier Paris, available in different versions.