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Cartier Tortue Monopusher Chronograph in White Gold. A Candy.
The Tortue Monopusher Chronograph certainly was the first Cartier I fell in love with.
I well remember where I saw it for the very first time. It was in the Paris Boutique, Rue de la Paix and it was a bit more than 10 years ago.
I never forgot it. From time to time, I fall on one, just to feed the souvenir.
Here is one, in white gold, I saw yesterday. The proportions are very good, and will fit most of the wrists ( 43 x 34 mm ) and the height is reasonable ( 10 mm ).
The dial is very alluring, even if I prefer the arab number version, to tell the truth.
And the movement is very nice looking. I think ( correct me if I am wrong ) that it is part of these movements made by THA for some brands like Ulysse Nardin, at the end of the 90ies, early 2000's.
Presence, elegance, difference... When we discuss fine chronographs, we rarely mention it. That is not fair.
Here are some pictures which will help us to discuss this Watch.
I loved the decoration of the movement, which is a detail I forgot in my souvenirs.
I less like the folding clasp, whose lenght is not very easy to set.
One thing I ignore is the reliability of this Chronograph. I say that because quite often, when you want to go for an " exotic " solution, you have to face some issues.
I never had issues with my Ulysse Nardin, though. Since it is the same calibre, I don't see why it would be different.
Best,
Nicolas.
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Cartier Tortue Monopusher Chronograph in White Gold. A Candy.
The Tortue Monopusher Chronograph certainly was the first Cartier I fell in love with. I well remember where I saw it for the very first time. It was in the Paris Boutique, Rue de la Paix and it was a bit more than 10 years ago. I never forgot it. From ti...
Sweet Tortue chrono....
Hi Nicolas, I share your feelings about the Tortue Monopusher. The iteration you showed happens to be the oldest watch in my collection now and survived all the in-and-out-tides of the last 12 years. You will notice the patina, it really had it's share of...
A pleasure to welcome you here!
I didn't know this salmon version! Gorgeous, indeed. No issues with the movement? Very nice watches. Do youn love them so much that you will keep both of them? Best, and thanks for these not so bad wristshots. Nicolas
Keepers...
My pleasure, Nicolas.... Never had an issue, in my view a very reliable movement. And yes, both are keepers, they have a very different presence on the wrist due to the very different dial. Will change the strap of one though, the Cartier burgundy is nice...
Great! Maybe you could write us an owner's review!
So many years owning a watch means a lot... Really superb. Best, Nicolas
It's the blue....
which I find incredible. As you may expect, also the relationship with this baby had it's weak moments. Is it maybe too small....? But one look at this incredible blue on white contrast always let my mind find peace. I've seen several versions of the dial...
I agree. The proportions in real life are much better.
And the détails of the dial, too. Too small? Hell NO! Best, Nicolas
Thanks urinosuke for the wristshots!
And of course, welcome to the Cartier forum! Please don't hesitate to come back with details about your Cartier watches! Thanks for the rare picture of the Tortue 13! We don't see this one very often! Fx
Cartier limited editions
My pleasure, Fx. Isn't the Tortue 13 one of the rare cases where Cartier is clear about a limitation? As far as I know they usually don't state this officially. The Tortue MP you showed must've also been a quite limited run but there are no figures. Best,...
Now that is one sweet candy
Love the strap combo Cool very cool watch Connoisseurs choice Thank you for presenting Damjan
Yes it is a great watch...
But I have slightly changed my mind when it comes to the case proportions. Actually, I had the chance to discuss with someone involved in the creation of this watch and he regretted that they couldn't reach the conclusion of the concept: a true flat Tortu...
Agreed that a slimmer case would have been even nicer.
Still it doesn't lack character and charm. Best, Fx. Nicolas
Case proportions
I beg to differ on the case proportions. The Tortue MP is one of those watches with a (comparatively) small size which manage to generate great wrist presence. This is (among other factors like the big and gorgeous crown) due to the height of the case whi...
I loved your answer. Aah, by the way, how many R.De la Paix were made?
Are my eyes tired or do I read 13? Best, Nicolas
Limited 13
Yes Nicolas, only 13 made. Almost doesn't exist....Asked Fx about Cartier limited editions above. I also had the Tank MP WG before (with the same movement), which also was limited, 200, if I remember right. Deep regrets I sold it...at the time I felt the ...
Now, that is a true Limited Edition, not the 500 or 1000 or 10000 pieces we too often
See! Thanks for the information! Nicolas
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Killing pair. I don't know which one I prefer.
Maybe the white for the XII and only the XII on the dial, but the Salmon, my friend.... Aaaah! Best, Nicolas
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As far as I know, there has never been a platinum version of the CPCP Tortue Mono Poussoir. The Tank MP in platinum was at an auction a few months ago, but that was probably a custom order. GEO