Cartier

Cartier is one of the few brands that pampers it's heritage and history a lot; actually more than any other brand. Naturally since Cartier is one of the few companies that has an incredible rich history and has always used it cleverly. Instead of constant...  

I've always liked these Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir watches. The first photo I ever saw was of a YG version, but the photo was in black and white, and I thus assumed it was a white gold watch. I coveted that watch for a long time and was always disappoint... 

Hi Tony, It could very well be possible that the first CPCP Tortue MP, exists in white gold. In fact it does, since I have seen one in Paris, that was a custom order for someone. But Cartier did release sometimes, small editions/ limited editions in other... 

The Tortue monopusher has always been one of my fav watches from the Cartier private collection. Smooth and elegant. This one is fantastic, hope you like it: Vte...  

One of these watches one does not see every day. I only saw it once in the Amsterdam Boutique and was very impressed. Quite a large watch, that suits you very well. GEO

Beautiful pictures combined with a very interesting read up about Cartier's magic history. Geo did is again....!!! Looking forward to all that is coming! Thanks! Martin

saw it in 2004, at the Cartier Boutique in Lisboa and liked it a lot I appreciated your interesting and well done post a lot. Thanks! Oliver

I rediscover a model I first saw in 2003 or 2004 at the Paris Boutique, the Tortue Monopusher, with Arab 6 and 12... A great watch, with a very pure design...La Grande Classe, as we say in French. Pure pleasure to see these models again, my friend. About ... 

I recall seeing one at a recent auction. - SJX

I do not recall a Tank Obus chronograph, but love to seeing it. Hope there exists a photo. The case of the Tank Obus looks however a bit small, to fit the MP movement I am afraid. What I have seen was a Tank chronographe, with the numbers on the bezel. Re... 

I'm very surprised there is a Tank Obus Chronograph as the Obus case is quite small..would you happen to have a picture ?

I remember because I was debating whether to bid. Perhaps I am mistaken; I will verify with Cartier. - SJX

eagerly waiting for next one Sincerely Damian

I enjoyed reading the background on MPs and also the info on the swiveling clutch which allows for a smooth transition of power to the chronograph function. Your photo of the Tortue MP and Tank MP side by side is fantastic. It allows one to really compare... 

beautiful photos. I loved reading it and this post sheds some light on a brand that is not always recognized for it's horological rich history. Thanx!

What a great report Geo!!!!

and good to seeing you here. GEO

thanks for the great job ! Cheers Jeff

. . . the Tortue is a gorgeous design . . . dressy without a hint of excess. A little angularity does wonders for a dress watch, imho . . . cordially, Art

for the kind words. I am very pleased that the writing was well received, it was absolut fun making it. GEO

Thanks Geo for this report. These two watches are my favorites Cartier watches. I had the pleasure to sell the Tank to one of my favorite customers, and this piece is really really beautiful. I fight to have it because we had only 3 for France !!!. Concer... 

your reply. I agree on what you said about the Tortue GM. Besides the size the Tortue as a design has such a great fit too; it's just an excellent shape for a watch. GEO

Thanks for your thoughts on these Cartier models, and as always your pictures are superb! Monopusher chronos, especially the examples by Cartier, are so elegant and beautiful while retaining their sporting properties. Cheers, Daos

Interesting article Geo! Does anyone know if the mono poussoir caliber in the DeBethune DB1 might be the same , or based upon the same, movement as the Cartier 045MC? Mr. Flageollet (of THA Ebauche) is one of the founders of DeBethune... Best regards, Ger...  

Great review, I have number 088 / 100 of the Tank MP in rose gold. It is a beautiful watch. Perfect for a well dressed event. I wore it tonight to the grand opening of the Peninsula hotel in Shanghai. It one of my favorites in my collection, in addition, ... 

I was there too! I selected my Breguet La Tradition for the occasion. Also in rose gold... Tell me, do you live in Shanghai? Or did you fly in for the event? It seems there were a large number of people there from "out of town". They did a pretty good job...  

Tony, It is a crazy coincidence. I wouldn't have expected another person to be there and follow the same watch thread. That was such a large event. I did not expect so many people. Normally these things are much smaller. they had 4000 people there and spe...