This is a limited edition of 20pc. that was released during the CPCP years ('98-'08) Also the loupe was from 1998 and was a giveaway at the SIHH. There is also a white gold version with a salmon dial, but they are hard to find. George ...
As I look at this more the bezel pain fades away. There’s something nautical to me about the colour scheme. Reminds me of those telescopes you find in antique stores.
I had a chance at one of these about a month ago but could not pull the trigger due to the asking price. This is one of lowest numbered production models Cartier has ever done.